"Perhaps we might borrow the money," I suggested, "until a better market—"
"No," she broke in again, "you know I won't borrow. So don't talk about it."
It was one of the fundamental tenets of this woman's financial creed that on no account was money to be borrowed.
"Very well," I said a third time; "I will get the money. I will look over the market and decide how it would best be done. Have you any suggestions to make?"
"No," she answered; "I leave it all to you."
This was almost more astonishing than the demand for the money had been. Mrs. Magnus was clearly upset.
"I shall probably have to send some papers up to you this afternoon for your signature," I added.
"I shall be at home. And remember I must have the money without fail."
"I will bring it to you myself. I think you said eight o'clock?"
"Yes—not later than that."