The same tradesman who to-day begs--positively begs--the farmer to take his goods on any terms, in six months' time sends his bill, and, if it be not paid immediately, puts the County Court machinery in motion.
Now this to the old-fashioned farmer is a very bitter thing.

He has never had the least experience of the County Court; his family never were sued for debt since they can remember.

They have always been used to a year's credit at least--often two, and even three.

To be threatened with public exposure in the County Court because a little matter of five pounds ten is not settled instantly is bitter indeed.

And to be sued so arbitrarily by the very tradesman who almost stuffed his goods down their throats is more bitter still.
Frank D----, Esq.'s coarse grandeur answered very well indeed so long as prices were high.