“Near by,” answered Mrs. Cole, evasively; but her visitor saw that this was not correct.
“How much money have you in the house?” he demanded, abruptly.
“Money?” gasped the farmer's wife, turning pale.
“Yes, money! Didn't I speak plain enough?” asked the tramp, angrily.
“Are you a thief, then?”
“Don't you dare to call me a thief!” said the tramp, menacingly.
“Then, if you are an honest man, why do you ask that question?”
“Because I am going to borrow what money you have.”
“Borrow!”
“Yes,” said the man, with a grin. “I'll hand it back when I come around again.”