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Lessons in Life, for All Who Will Read Them by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
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"While I have as many to urge why I shall not spare you," was
angrily retorted. "Your account is sued out, and must take its
course, unless you can pay it, or give the required security under
the law."

"Won't you take my notes at three, six, nine, and twelve months, for
the whole amount I owe you? I am very confident that I can pay you
in that time; if not, you may take any steps you please, and I will
not say a single word."

"Yes, if you will give me a good endorser."

Layton sighed, and stood silent for some time.

"Will that suit you?" said Grasper.

"I am afraid not. I have never asked for an endorser in my life, and
do not know any one who would be willing to go on my paper."

"Well, just as you like. I shall not give up the certainty of a
present legal process, for bits of paper with your name on them, you
may depend upon it."

The poor debtor sighed again, and more heavily than before.

"If you go on with your suit against me, Mr. Grasper, you will
entirely break me up," said he, anxiously.

"That's your look-out, not mine. I want nothing but justice--what
the law gives to every man. You have property enough to pay my
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