Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-03

heady man to reason overmuch-came into play and warned him that in making this offer Edward Cossey had other motives than those which he had brought forward He paused to consider what they might be- Was he anxious to get the estate for himselfa Was he put forward by somebody elsea Quest, perhaps; or was it something to do with Idaa The first alternative seemed the most probable to him. But whatever was the lenders object, the result to him was the same-it gave him respite. For Mr. de Ia Molle knew we'll enough that he had no moro chance of raising the money from any or dinary source of investment that he had of altering the condition of agriculture.
 "Hum," he said, ''this is an important matter, a most important matter pre- sume, MT. Cossey, that before making this definite offer you have consulted legal ad- viserf
 "Oh, yes, I have done all that, and am quite satisfied with the security-an advance of thirty thousand charged on all the Hon. ham castle estates at per cent. The ques- tion now is if you are prepared to consent to the transfer. In that case all the old charges on the property will be paid off; and Mir. Quest, who will act for me in the matter, will prepare simple deed charging the property for the round total"
 "Ah, yes, the plan seems satisfactory one; but, of course, in so important matter l should prefer to consult my legal adviser before giving a final answer; indeed, I think that it would be better if the whole affair were carried out in proper and formal way"
 "Surely, surely, Mir. de la Molle," said the younger man with some irritation, for the old gentleman's somewhat magnificent man. ner rather annoyed him, which, under the circumstances, was not unnatural "Surely you do not want to consult Q legal adviser to make up your mind as to whether or not you will allow foreclosure. offer you the money at per cent Cannot you let me have an answer now-yes or nop'
 II don't like being hurried. can't bear to be hurried" said the squire, pettishly. "These important matters require considera- tion, great deal of consideration. Still," he added, observing signs of increased irrita- tion upon Edward Cossey's face, and not having the slightest intention of throwing away the opportunity, though he would dearly have liked to prolong the negotiations for a week or two, if it was only to enjoy the illusory satisfaction of dabbling with such large sum of money-"still as you are so pressing about it, really, speaking off, hand, can see no objection to your taking up the mortgages on the terms you mention.'i
 Every we'll, Mr. de la Molle. Now have, on my part, one condition, and one only, to attach to this offer of mine, that Is, that my name is not mentioned in connection with it, do not wish Cossey S Son to know that I have taken up this investment on my own account In fact, so necessary to me is it that it should not be mentioned, that if it does transpire before the affair is completed, l shall withdraw my offer, and if it tran spires afterward shall call the money in The loan will be advanced by a client of Mr. Quests. Js that understood between us?''
 "Hum," said the squire. II don't quite like this secrecy about these important mat ters of business. but still if you make a point of it, why, of course, l cannot object"
 Every good. Then 1 presume that you will write officially to Cossey $ Son stating that the money will be forthcoming to meet their various charges and the overdue inter- est And now I think that we have had about enough of this business for once; SO with your permission I will pay my respects to Miss de la Molle before go."
 ''Dear me-" said the squire, pressing his hand to his head, ''you do hurry me so dread fully-1 really don't know where I am. Miss de la Molle is out; saw her go out sketching myself. Sit down and we will talk this busi: ness over little more"
 :'No, thank you, MT. de la Mole; have to talk about money every day of my life, and soon have enough of the subject Quest will arrange all the details. Good-by. Don't bother to ring, will find my horse" And with shake of the hand he was gone