It all depends on you now.

Of course you know that your father owes a great deal of money." Frank muttered something.

Tidings had in some shape reached his ear that his father was not comfortably circumstances as regarded money.
"And then, he has sold Boxall Hill.

It cannot be expected that Boxall Hill shall be repurchased, as some horrid man, a railway-maker, I believe--" "Yes; that's Scatcherd." "Well, he has built a house there, I'm told; so I presume that it cannot be bought back: but it will be your duty, Frank, to pay all the debts that there are on the property, and to purchase what, at any rate, will be equal to Boxall Hill." Frank opened his eyes wide and stared at his aunt, as though doubting much whether or no she were in her right mind.

He pay off the family debts! He buy up property of four thousand pounds a year! He remained, however, quite quiet, waiting the elucidation of the mystery.
"Frank, of course you understand me." Frank was obliged to declare, that just at the present moment he did not find his aunt so clear as usual.
"You have but one line of conduct left you, Frank: your position, as heir to Greshamsbury, is a good one; but your father has unfortunately so hampered you with regard to money, that unless you set the matter right yourself, you can never enjoy that position.