Osborn's savage satisfaction was spoiled by a chilling doubt and he went off to look for Hayes.
"Give the fellow a check for the sheep on the estate account," he said.
"How much?" Hayes asked, and looked thoughtful when Osborn told him.
"There are a number of bills to meet and we'll have no money coming in until term-day."
"Can't you put off the bills?"
"I think not," Hayes answered, meaningly. "It mightn't be prudent. Our credit is not too good."
Osborn was silent for a moment or two. "Very well," he said. "I'll try to sell the sheep to somebody who'll give me what they're really worth. Come over to-morrow and we'll talk about the new mortgage."
Then he went back, moodily, to join the judges for the driving-match.