"Not in money, but he owns his place. I have accepted a mortgage for six months' time on his house and lot."
"Suppose he doesn't pay when the time comes?"
"I am afraid I shall have to foreclose the mortgage."
"And he'll have to leave, won't he?"
"Unless he can raise the money some other way."
"There isn't any other way, is there?"
"Richmond might hand over the money by that time."
"Do you think he will?"
"He ought to, but I don't think there is much chance of it."
"Ben will be rather astonished when he comes home and finds his uncle has lost his place."