Scro. How long since you contracted the debt?
James. Ten years to morrow, sir.
Scro. Then you have already paid me over half the amount in interest, which interest has been compounded, and I have, in fact, received more than the principal. My dear fellow, you owe me nothing, just consider the debt cancelled.
James. Surely, sir, you cannot mean it.
Scro. But I do.
Mrs. B. Oh, sir, how can we ever sufficiently manifest our gratitude for such unexpected generosity?
Scro. By saying nothing about it. Remember, James and wife, this is Christmas day, and on this day, of all others, we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us.
James. May Heaven reward you, sir. You have lightened our hearts of a heavy burden.
Scro. There, there! go to church.
James. We shall, sir, and remember our benefactor in our devotions. (Shaking hands.) I can say heartily a Merry Christmas.