And every time I pay you, give me a simple note of hand, pledging your word of honor that I have a claim to that amount on the mortgage.

That is a simple plan, and remains a secret between you and me.

And when you need no further advances, we can settle the matter finally before an attorney.
You can make over the mortgage to me, and I return you the notes of hand, and repay you whatever may be wanted to make up the twenty thousand.

I only ask your word of honor on a slip of paper no longer than my finger, and when the deed is ready, I should wish to have it executed in my house.

You can not object to that.