Of course, I shall be ready to pay the interest promptly." "Unless I should have sudden occasion for the money," said the squire, "I will let it remain.

I don't think you need feel any anxiety on the subject." With the intention of putting Frank off his guard, Squire Haynes assumed a comparatively gracious tone.

This, in the case of any other man, would have completely reassured Frank.

But he had a strong distrust of the squire, since the revelation of his character made by his friend Mr.
Morton.
"Could you tell me positively ?" he asked, still uneasy.

"It is only ten days now to the first of July, and that is little enough to raise the money in." "Don't trouble yourself," said the squire.