I decide that your mother has been sufficiently paid for her services, and I shall claim rent for the last six months." Andy was silent for a moment.

Then he spoke: "It may be so, Mrs.Preston.

I'll speak to the doctor, and I'll do as he says." "I don't know what the doctor has to do with the matter," said Mrs.
Preston, haughtily.
"He wants to get an excuse for not paying," said Godfrey, with a sneer.
"Mind your business," said Andy, excusably provoked.
"Do you hear that, mother ?" said Godfrey.

"Are you going to let that beggar insult me before your very face ?" "You have spoken very improperly to my son," said Mrs.Preston.
"He spoke very improperly to me at first," said Andy, sturdily.
"You do not appear to understand the respect due to me," said Mrs.
Preston, with emphasis.
"If I've treated you disrespectfully, I'm sorry," said Andy; "but Godfrey mustn't insult me, and call me names." "We have had enough of this," said Mrs.Preston.

"I have only to repeat that your mother is indebted to me for six months' rent--thirty dollars--which I desire she will pay as soon as possible.