“Paley, how much do you owe?” he demanded.
“O, only a few hundred dollars! I don’t know precisely how much, but not more than I can pay in a short time.”
“I’m glad to hear it,” replied he, rather dryly. “In how short a time?”
“In a few weeks.”
“That won’t do. When I lend money to any one I expect him to pay me, whether friend or foe, in the family or out of it. I’m afraid you are getting along a little too fast.”
“I don’t think so.”
“Your wife is rather extravagant, I’m told.”
“I don’t think so.”
“Where have you taken a house.”