“Why not?”
“Mr. Heinzman gave me especial instructions in regard to this matter just before his daughter was taken sick. He told me if you came when he was not here—he intended to go to Chicago yesterday—to tell you he would not renew.”
“Why not?” asked Orde blankly.
“I don't know that.”
“But I'll give him twelve per cent for another year.”
“He said not to renew, even if you offered higher interest.”
“Do you happen to know whether he intends anything in regard to this mortgage?”
“He instructed me to begin suit in foreclosure immediately.”
“I don't understand this,” said Orde.
Lambert shook his head blandly. Orde thought for a moment.