Your father acted directly with the banks in that matter.

I find that there are mortgages that cover the entire property, even the homestead.

They are for 6-1/2 and 7 per cent.
In some cases there are two mortgages on the same piece of property." "Well," said Vandover.
"Well," answered the lawyer, "the interest on these foots up to about two hundred and ninety dollars a month." Vandover made another hasty calculation on his cuff, and leaned back in his chair staring at the lawyer, saying: "Why, that leaves eighty-four dollars a month, net." "Yes," assented Field.

"I made it that, too." "Why, the governor used to allow _me_ fifty a month," returned Vandover, "just for pocket money." "I'm afraid you mustn't expect anything like that, now, Mr.Vandover," replied Field, smiling.

"You see, when your father was alive and pursuing his profession, he made a comfortable income besides that which he derived from his realty.