CHAPTER IIIConcerning a Certain Thousand-Dollar Note
In fact, the information wasn’t long in forthcoming.
“You knew—ahem,” he began, “er, George—did you not—that your father—er—owed me—a thousand dollars?”
“I know he borrowed 500 bucks from you,” I said roughly. “On the basis of his prospective share of your and his inheritance from Grandfather—all of which inheritance you hogged. And that’s about all I do know.”
“Oh—you know that then, do you?” he asked discomfitedly. “Then you would also know, of course—that he never paid it back!”
“Well, what if he didn’t?” I countered. “He’s dead now. And besides—borrowing—owing—and paying—are all different things. For instance, I owe you love and affection—as a nephew. But does that mean I pay it?”
“No!” he half snarled. “You have none of any
