Fust off, it'll cost money.

Well; I've saved a little money and those cranberry bog shares Mrs.Pearson left me will sell for two thousand at least.
That would be enough, maybe, if I wanted to risk it all, but I don't.
I've got another scheme.

This property of mine down here is free and clear, but, on account of its location and the view, Cap'n Bangs tells me it's worth consider'ble more than I thought it was.

I believe--yes, I do believe I could put a mortgage on it for enough to pay for the fixin' over, maybe more." Emily interrupted.
"But, Auntie," she said, "a mortgage is a debt, isn't it?
A debt that must be paid.

And if you borrow from a stranger--" "Just a minute, Emily.