I don't see why this Mr. Cobb won't lend
you the money; but, if he won't, then I'm sure someone else will, if you
ask. Don't you know anyone here in East Wellmouth whom you might ask for
a loan--on your prospects?"
"No. No, I don't."
"Why, yes, you do. There is Captain Bangs, for instance. He is well to
do, and I'm sure he is a good friend. Why don't you ask him?"
Thankful's answer was prompt and sharp.
"Indeed I shan't," she declared.
"Then I will. I'll be glad to."
"Emily Howes, if you say one word to Cap'n Obed about borrowin' money
from him I'll--I'll never speak to you afterwards. Go to Captain Obed.
The idea!"
"But why not, Auntie? He IS a friend, and--"
"Of course he is; that's the very reason. He is a friend and he'd
probably lend it because he is, whether he knew he'd ever get it back
or not. No, when I borrow money it'll be of somebody that lends it as a
business deal, not from friendship."
"But, Auntie, you went to Mr. Cobb because he was your relative. You
said that was the very reason why you went to him."
"Um, yes. Well, I may have GONE to him for that reason, but there ain't
any relationship in that mortgage of his; don't you get the notion that
there is."
Emily's next question, naturally, concerned the renewal of that
mortgage. Mrs. Barnes said shortly that she guessed the renewal would be
all right.
"He's comin' over to settle it with me pretty soon," she added. "Now
don't worry your head off any more about mortgages and loans, Emily.
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