In a few short words she made him acquainted with the situation. Involuntarily Mont's hand went down in his pocket, and then he suddenly remembered that he had no money with him.
"See here, Mr. Hammerby," he said, "you had better take this notice back. There is no doubt that you will get your money."
"Can't do it," replied the agent, with a decided shake of the head.
"But my uncle would never consent to having them put out," persisted the young man.
"Mr. Gray's orders are to give notice to any one who doesn't pay," returned Mr. Hammerby, grimly; "I'm only doing as directed."
"But this is an outrage!" exclaimed Mont. "My uncle virtually owes Mr. Willington twenty odd dollars, and here you intend to put him out for a few dollars rent."
"You can see your uncle about it, if you wish. I shall stick to my orders."
"Then you won't stop this notice?"
"No."
"Very well," replied Mont, quietly.