"No--but he had to take payment if it came when the mortgage matured."
"It is n't due for six weeks yet."
"He did n't mind being paid sooner, when he found all hope of the chance of foreclosing was gone."
"He would n't sell for the face of it?"
"I 'm not familiar with business terms," urged Shirley.
"Not? A girl who holds a position with Townsend & Company! Tell me, Shirley--you did n't get that mortgage six weeks before it was due, for the face value of it?"
"Not quite."
"How much did you pay?"
"Not more than it was worth."
"Please tell me how much more you paid."