“Mr. Grubb,” said Mrs. Mordaunt, in a tone of apology, “I can pay you within a dollar. If you will kindly——”
“That won’t do, Mrs. Mordaunt,” said the landlord gruffly. “It seems to me all my tenants are short this month.”
“I am very sorry, but Frank will call at your office by the middle of next week, and give you the balance.”
“But why don’t you pay it now, that is what I want to know.”
“For the simple reason that I have not got it, Mr. Grubb.”
“Then you ought to have it. You appear to be very independent, Mrs. Mordaunt.”
“I don’t know what you infer that from. I feel very far from independent, I can assure you.”
“That doesn’t pay my rent.”
“I will do as I promised, Mr. Grubb.”
“And I will give you just twenty-four hours to pay the extra dollar in. I don’t relish being imposed upon.”