[Vampiromud-bug-hunters] {Spam?} Otis Goodn

Sun Dec 6 04:21:32 CET 2009

 should be selected, how then?" "If the road goes through the farm I
would be willing to give a quarter of the damages awarded to me to--you
understand?" "I think I do. After all it seems the most natural route."
"I think there can be no doubt on that point. Of course the corporation
will be willing to pay a reasonable sum for land taken." "I think I can
promise that, as I shall have an important voice in the matter." "I see
you are a thorough business man," said the squire. "I hold that it is
always best to pursue a liberal policy." "Quite so. You have no doubt of
obtaining the farm?" "Not the slightest." "But suppose the present owner
meets the mortgage?" "He can't. He is a poor man, and he has no moneyed
friends. I confess I was a little afraid that a nephew of his just
returned from Montana might be able to help him, but I learn that he has
only brought home five hundred dollars while the mortgage, including
interest, calls for thirteen hundred." "Then you appear to be safe. When
did you say the matter would be settled?" "This afternoon at two
o'clock. You had better stay over and take supper with me. I shall be
prepared to talk with you at that time." "Very well." From a window of
the farmhouse Cyrus Hooper saw Squire Sheldon and his guest walking by
the farm, and noticed the interest which they seemed to feel in it. But
for the assurance which he had received of help to pay the mortgage he
would have felt despondent, for he guessed the subject of their
conversation. As it was, he felt an excusable satisfaction in the 
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