He's got half of it now." "What did you tell him, then ?" "I put him off by telling him not to trouble himself--that I would not foreclose the mortgage unless I had unexpected occasion for the money." "Yes, I see," said John, his face brightening at the anticipated disaster to the Frosts.

"You'll take care that there shall be some sudden occasion." "Yes," said the squire complacently.

"I'll have a note come due, which I had not thought about, or something of the kind." "Oh, that'll be bully." "Don't use such low words, John.

I have repeatedly requested you to be more careful about your language.

By the way, your teacher told me yesterday that you are not doing as well now as formerly." "Oh, he's an old muff.