"I have come to pay interest on the mortgage, Wolverton. I suppose you haven't forgotten that?"
"No."
"Catch you forgetting a thing of that kind. That wouldn't be like you."
"I suppose you don't want to lift the mortgage?"
"No; it is all I can do to pay the interest. The first six months have passed remarkably quick."
"Not to me."
"No, for you are to receive money, I to pay it. It makes all the difference in the world. I suppose you are not in need of the money?"
"No, not at present," answered Wolverton, slowly; "but if I had it I could get higher interest."
"Higher interest! Isn't ten per cent. enough for you?"