"You need to raise three thousand dollars, I believe, Neighbor Grant?"
began the squire.

"Yes, squire."

"Three thousand dollars is a good deal of money."

"I realize that," said Mr. Grant, sadly.

"I was about to say it is a good deal to raise on the security of the
farm."

"The farm cost me six thousand dollars."

"It would fetch only five thousand now. It wouldn't fetch that at a
forced sale."

"But for my losses, I wouldn't consider an offer of less than six
thousand."

"Of course, you are attached to it, and that gives it a fancy value in
your eyes."

"It is good land and productive. Then, it is well situated, and the
buildings are good."

"Well, tolerable," said the squire, cautiously. "However, that's neither
here nor there. You want three thousand dollars, and I have agreed to