8/9 What do you say ?" "I'm agreed. I'll take you both out there, and lend you fifty dollars each besides, and you shall pay me back as soon as you are able. Will you let your friend know ?" "Yes, I'll undertake that; but when do you propose to start ?" "To-morrow morning." "Whew! That's short notice." "I want to get away as soon as possible, for fear the old lady should change her mind, and want her money back." "That's where you're right." "Of course you must give up your situation at once, as there is short time to get ready." "No trouble about that," said Clapp. "I've hated the business for a long time, and shall be only too glad to leave. |