human
It was understood that you wouldn't press me if I should be a few weeks behind,
gpt
That's quite right, Grantly assented.
human
The trouble is that it was only a verbal promise, and it won't count for much with Nevis. He's been after you for some time, and I guess he'll stick to the date on the note. If you're not ready with the money he'll break you.
gpt
I'm afraid it's very probable. What are you going to do about it, Mavy?
human
That note will have to be met. You told Grantly I was to be relied upon, and I'm not going back on you. It's not my intention to let Nevis do what he likes with me, either. In a general way, I'd have gone to Hunter, and I've no doubt that he would have financed me; but that's quite out of the question now. He has all the trouble he's fit to stand on his hands already.
gpt
A sure thing,
human
Well, Thorne added,
gpt
You couldn't do it, Mavy, if you worked all night.
human
Just wait and see! It has to be done! In the meanwhile, please make my excuses to Mrs. Farquhar for not calling. I must be getting on.
gpt
You can't do anything to-night,
human
I can ride over to Hall's and get back to my place by sunup with his team.