“You say the squire as much as told you that he would renew the mortgage?”
“Yes.”
“Well, I wouldn't trouble myself then; I've no doubt he'll do it.”
“He said, unless he should have some sudden occasion for the money.”
“All right. He is a prudent man, and don't want to bind himself. That is all. You know the most unlikely things may happen; but I don't believe the squire'll want the money. He's got plenty in the bank.”
“But if he should?”
“Then he'll wait, or take part. I suppose you can pay part.”
“Yes, half.”
“Then I guess there won't be any chance of anything going wrong.”
“If there should,” persisted Frank, “could you lend us four hundred dollars to make up the amount?”