"
"Ten per cent.!" exclaimed the farmer joyfully. "My! I didn't
think I could get over four or six."
"So you can't, in a general way," answered Coleman. "But
business men, who are turning over their money once a month,
can afford to pay a good deal more."
"But is your friend safe?" he inquired, anxiously.
"Safe as the Bank of England," answered Coleman. "I've lent
him a thousand dollars at a time, myself, and always got
principal and interest regularly. I generally have a few
thousand invested," he added, in a matter-of-course manner.
"I'd be glad to get ten per cent.," said the farmer. "That would
be twenty-five dollars a year on my money."
"Exactly. I dare say you didn't get over six per cent. on the note."
"I got seven, but I had to wait for the interest sometimes."
"You'll never have to wait for interest if you lend to my friend.
I am only afraid he won't be willing to take so small a sum.
Still, I'll speak a good word for you, and he will make an
exception in your favor."
"Thank you, sir," said the farmer gratefully. "I guess I'll
let him have it."
"You couldn't do better. He's a high-minded, responsible man.
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