"Yes. I have seen the note. I observe that it is made out 'On demand.'"
"Well?"
"That means that he can call for it at any time."
"I shall pay it when I get ready," said Eben, haughtily.
"It may be wise for you to get ready very soon."
"Oh, you threaten, do you? That is all the good it will do you."
To Eben Jackson's surprise Giles Packard took the matter very coolly. He even smiled.
"I suspect you will change your mind," he said.
"I understand your drift. You want to get hold of Uncle John's money yourself."