"Not for some cows. Some are worth more; but this one isn't."

"What do you think she is really worth?"

"Thirty-three dollars is the most I would give if I had the cash
to pay."

"I think it's mean in Squire Green to take such advantage of you,"
said Harry.

"You mustn't say so, Harry, for it won't do for me to get the squire's
ill will. I am owing him money. I've agreed to pay for the cow in
six months."

"Can you do it?"

"I don't see how; but the money's on interest, and it maybe the
squire'll let it stay. I forgot to say, though, that last evening
when I went to get the cow he made me agree to forfeit ten dollars
if I was not ready with the money and interest in six months. I am
afraid he will insist on that if I can't keep my agreement."

"It will be better for you to pay, and have done with it."

"Of course. I shall try to do it, if I have to borrow the money.
I suppose I shall have to do that."

Meantime Harry was busy thinking. "Wouldn't it be possible for me
to earn money enough to pay for the cow in six months? I wish I