human
Suppose Gerald had already mortgaged his farm and wanted some more money, how would he borrow it?
gpt
He'd find it hard, as he has no security to offer, Broadwood answered with a smile.
human
I don't know much about these matters, and don't want to know anything more, but I believe the usual plan is something like this: you give the lender a note, an engagement to pay in, we'll say, three months, and get somebody to endorse it. His putting down his name makes him liable for the amount, and if the lender was satisfied about him, he'd give you the money at once and take off as much interest as he could.
gpt
But who'd guarantee Gerald in that way?
human
I don't know. I certainly would not.
gpt
He would have to be a man who was known to have money,
human
I suppose so; it would naturally make the transaction easier. But it's not our business to pry into the Mowbrays' affairs.
gpt
Oh, no, said Mrs. Broadwood.
human
Still, I was sorry for Beatrice and it made me curious.