The renewal of the mortgage was a vital matter to her.

If it was not renewed what should she do?
What could she do?
All she had in the world and all her hopes for the future centered about her property in East Wellmouth.

If that were taken from her-- "Well," she admitted, "perhaps it is a favor, then." "Perhaps 'tis.

Why should I renew that mortgage?
I don't cal'late to renew mortgages, as a general thing.

Did I say anything about renewin' it when I took it?
I don't remember that I did." "No, no--I guess you didn't.