"Show it to me in writing, and that will end all dispute."
"I hope yet to do it, but thus far we have been unable to find Uncle Matthew's letter."
"That's all fair," said Tremlett. If the letter can't be found, the money must be paid.
"My aunt is utterly unable to pay it. She is poor."
"That is no excuse in law, my young friend," said Mr. Brief. "She must borrow the money then."
"Where?" asked Ben.
"That is not our lookout. As you are in business, perhaps you will advance the necessary sum."
"If I were able, and were satisfied of the justice of the claim, I would do so," answered Ben. "But I don't believe that Uncle Matthew intended that my aunt should be distressed by such a demand. Why should he have let the rent run on for five years if he expected her to pay it?"
"Can't say, I'm sure."
"How much is due?" asked Tremlett.