I wish," continued Alice, "to give
'Zekiel and Huldy the farm outright, then I would like to loan him
enough money to buy live stock and machinery and whatever else he may
need, so that he may begin his new life under the most favorable
auspices."
"I think your proposed action a most commendable one," remarked Quincy.
"I am sure you need anticipate no objections on the part of Squire
Rundlett or myself. Our duties are limited to seeing that all the
property that was willed to you is properly delivered. It gives us no
right to interfere with your wishes or to question your motives. I will
see Squire Rundlett at an early day and have the matter put into shape.
Does Ezekiel know of this?"
"Not a word," said Alice; "I do not wish to speak to him about it until
the matter is all settled and the papers are signed. He is high
spirited, and at the first mention I know he would refuse my offer,
especially if he thought 'twas only known to us two. But when he learns
that the deed is done, and that the Squire and yourself are knowing to
it, he will be more tractable.
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