"To be sure."
"I don't know how it is," said the agent, thoughtfully, "but I don't like that man."
"He is always obligin' enough to me. Last time I made him wait a week for the interest, but he did not complain."
"I suppose he felt sure of getting it. How much interest do you pay?"
"Seven per cent."
"You ought only to pay six. You will find it hard to get more than that for your money. Shall you pay the mortgage with the money I am to pay you?"
"I did think of it, but the squire doesn't seem to care for me to do it. He says he can find a good investment for me."
"At what price do you value your house and land?"
"I don't suppose I could get over two thousand dollars for it."