"No; he said he was satisfied to have it remain, as it paid fair interest."
"Brandon Bates let drop a hint that his father might call it in, if I didn't treat him with more respect."
"Is there any quarrel between you two boys?" asked Adin, somewhat anxiously.
"Well, we don't agree very well. He wants me to bow down before him, and I don't mean to do it."
"I hope you won't quarrel seriously, Dean. His father holds me in his power, and it's best to keep on good terms with him."
"Uncle Adin, I wish you had been able to pay up that mortgage," said Dean, earnestly. "I don't like the squire much better than his son."
DEAN SPRANG INTO THE BOAT AND PUSHED OFF FROM THE SHORE.
"I am afraid there is no hope of it now, Dean," said Adin Dunham, sighing, "unless I can get my lost money back."