He is a prudent man, and don't want to bind himself.

That is all.

You know the most unlikely things may happen; but I don't believe the squire'll want the money.

He's got plenty in the bank." "But if he should ?" "Then he'll wait, or take part.

I suppose you can pay part." "Yes, half." "Then I guess there won't be any chance of anything going wrong." "If there should," persisted Frank, "could you lend us four hundred dollars to make up the amount ?" "I'd do it in a minute, Frank, but I hain't got the money by me.