9/18 Make out a release so that I can clear the record. Here's a Denver draft for six thousand dollars--I figure principal and interest at five thousand four hundred and you can have the balance placed to my credit in the bank. I shouldn't continue the loan at its present rate of interest in any case; eight per cent. Besides, I want the ranch clear of incumbrance." With an expressionless face Menocal gazed at the draft, turned it over, examined the back, then at last laid it down on his desk. |