Nothing less will meet my present want.

But, understand me distinctly, I only ask it as a loan, and come prepared to give you the fullest security." As Mr.Martin said this, he drew a package of papers from his pocket.
"Here are the necessary documents," he added.
"Ten thousand dollars! Why, my dear sir, a sum like this is not to be picked up in the streets." "I am very well aware of that," was the cool answer.

"Had such been the case, I never would have troubled you with procuring the sum; nor would I have gone to the expense and fatigue of a long journey." "You certainly ought to know enough of business, Martin, to be aware that ten thousand dollars is not always to be commanded, even by the wealthiest, at a moment's notice." "I do not ask the whole sum in cash," replied Martin.

"Three or four thousand in ready money will do.

Your notes at four and six months will answer very well for the balance." But we will not record further what passed between these two men.