"I said unless I had sudden occasion for the money, because unforeseen circumstances might arise.
But as I have a considerable sum lying at the bank, I don't anticipate anything of the kind." "I suppose you will give me immediate notice, should it be necessary.
We can pay four hundred dollars now.

So, if you please, the new mortgage can be made out for half the present amount." "Very well," said the squire carelessly.

"Just as you please as to that.
Still, as you have always paid my interest regularly, I consider the investment a good one, and have no objection to the whole remaining." "Thank you, sir," said Frank, rising to go.
Frank took his hat, and, bowing to the squire, sought the front door.
His face wore a perplexed expression.

He hardly knew what to think about the interview he had just had.
"Squire Haynes talks fair enough," he soliloquized; "and, perhaps, he means what he says.

If it hadn't been for what Mr.Morton told me, I should have confidence in him.