Can you cash my check for five hundred dollars ?" It would be difficult to picture the amazement of the landlord.
"Surely you told me a different story last evening," he said.
"Last evening and this morning are different times.

Then I could not pay you.

Now, luckily, I am able.

If you will accompany me to the bank, I will draw some money and pay your bill." "My dear sir, I am not at all in haste for the money," said the landlord, with a return of his affability.

"Any time within a week will do.