I have made up my mind to give to you, Hugh----" The latter raised his hand in protest.

He could accept money for any service except that of befriending the blue-eyed darling on his knee.
"Never refer to that again." Harvey laughed.
"I looked for something of the kind; I have a few words to add.

I found out this morning that there was a mortgage of $600 against your little home in the village.

I don't believe in mortgages, and that particular one has now no existence.

If you see any way to help undo what I have done go ahead, but I beg you not to refuse another small present that I have prepared for you." And Harvey turned as if about to take something from his desk, but stopped when he saw Hugh shake his head almost angrily.
"I would do a good deal to oblige you, Mr.Bradley, but you must not ask that.