"Why, no, indeed, darling.

It oughtn't to be at the outside more than five.

Or six," he added, honest though reluctant.
"You see, father had no time to settle anything; there were outstanding accounts, and the funeral expenses, and the mortgages.

But the business is good; and I can carry it; I can build it up." He shook his broad shoulders determinedly.

"I should think it might be within five, perhaps even less.