CHAPTER XXXVII.
ADIN DUNHAM'S TROUBLE.
Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money. But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery. He wanted to surprise his uncle and aunt. Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty. He could let them know the truth later on.
The evening before his arrival in Waterford Adin Dunham had another call from Squire Bates.
"Have you got my interest ready, neighbor Dunham?" he inquired.
"No, squire; I can give you a part of it, as I told you the other day."
"That will not answer," said Bates in an uncompromising tone. "I need the money at once. Some of my recent investments have paid me poorly, and though I would like to be considerate I cannot favor you."
"I will try to borrow the money. Perhaps Dean can let me have twenty dollars."
"Dean!" repeated Squire Bates with a sneer. "Do you think I can wait till you hear from him?"
"I have heard from him," answered the carpenter.
"You have heard from your nephew! Where is he?" Squire Bates asked in surprise.