"Oh, Pa, don't let them sell the farm!" burst out Minnie, and as she spoke the tears started to her eyes.
"You won't sell the farm, Mr. Grisley," said Tom, coolly.
"Why not, if the money isn't paid?" cried the old man.
"The money will be paid—every cent of it," answered Tom.
CHAPTER XII
OLD GRISLEY COMES TO TERMS
All in the room looked at Tom in some surprise because of the plain way in which he had spoken.
"Mr. Rover, you are sure of what you are saying?" questioned Mr. Sanderson, quickly, in a low voice.