Dean Dunham Or, the Waterford Mystery
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CHAPTER V. ADIN DUNHAM RECEIVES HIS MONEY.

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 Adin Dunham's ride to Rockmount had been uneventful. He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected. When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful1 look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
Mr. Marks was seated at his desk, and looked up as Dunham entered.
"I thought you wouldn't fail to come, Mr. Dunham," he said with a smile. "If it were to pay money, there might have been some question of it, but a man doesn't generally miss an appointment to receive a payment of a thousand dollars."
"That's so, Mr. Marks, I've been looking forward to this day."
"I've no doubt of it. I suppose such occasions are rare with you."
"This is the first time I was ever lucky enough to receive a large sum of money. I can hardly believe I am so rich. You, see, Mr. Marks, I am a poor man, and always have been. I inherited the place where I live from my father, but no money to speak of."
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"Is the place clear?"
"No; it is mortgaged for eight hundred dollars."
"Who holds the mortgage?"
"Squire2 Bates, of our village."
"I know him. He is the man with very prominent teeth."
"Yes."
"Is he a rich man?"
"We all think so, but he keeps his affairs very close."
"Don't the assessors know?"
"He says most of his property is in government bonds, and these are not taxable, you know."
"To be sure."
"I don't know how it is," said the agent, thoughtfully, "but I don't like that man."
"He is always obligin' enough to me. Last time I made him wait a week for the interest, but he did not complain."
"I suppose he felt sure of getting it. How much interest do you pay?"
"Seven per cent."
"You ought only to pay six. You will find it hard to get more than that for your money. Shall you pay the mortgage with the money I am to pay you?"
"I did think of it, but the squire doesn't seem to care for me to do it. He says he can find a good investment for me."
"At what price do you value your house and land?"
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"I don't suppose I could get over two thousand dollars for it."
"That would leave you twelve hundred after the mortgage is paid."
"Yes. If I pay it off with this thousand, there would be two hundred dollars left over."

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1 joyful N3Fx0     
adj.欢乐的，令人欢欣的
参考例句：
  • She was joyful of her good result of the scientific experiments.她为自己的科学实验取得好成果而高兴。
  • They were singing and dancing to celebrate this joyful occasion.他们唱着、跳着庆祝这令人欢乐的时刻。
2 squire 0htzjV     
n.护卫, 侍从, 乡绅
参考例句：
  • I told him the squire was the most liberal of men.我告诉他乡绅是世界上最宽宏大量的人。
  • The squire was hard at work at Bristol.乡绅在布里斯托尔热衷于他的工作。
3 prospective oR7xB     
adj.预期的，未来的，前瞻性的
参考例句：
  • The story should act as a warning to other prospective buyers.这篇报道应该对其他潜在的购买者起到警示作用。
  • They have all these great activities for prospective freshmen.这会举办各种各样的活动来招待未来的新人。
4 bequest dWPzq     
n.遗赠；遗产，遗物
参考例句：
  • In his will he made a substantial bequest to his wife.在遗嘱里他给妻子留下了一大笔遗产。
  • The library has received a generous bequest from a local businessman.图书馆从当地一位商人那里得到了一大笔遗赠。
5 alteration rxPzO     
n.变更，改变；蚀变
参考例句：
  • The shirt needs alteration.这件衬衣需要改一改。
  • He easily perceived there was an alteration in my countenance.他立刻看出我的脸色和往常有些不同。
6 savings ZjbzGu     
n.存款，储蓄
参考例句：
  • I can't afford the vacation,for it would eat up my savings.我度不起假，那样会把我的积蓄用光的。
  • By this time he had used up all his savings.到这时，他的存款已全部用完。
7 payable EmdzUR     
adj.可付的，应付的，有利益的
参考例句：
  • This check is payable on demand.这是一张见票即付的支票。
  • No tax is payable on these earnings.这些收入不须交税。
8 kindled d35b7382b991feaaaa3e8ddbbcca9c46     
（使某物）燃烧，着火( kindle的过去式和过去分词 )； 激起（感情等）； 发亮，放光
参考例句：
  • We watched as the fire slowly kindled. 我们看着火慢慢地燃烧起来。
  • The teacher's praise kindled a spark of hope inside her. 老师的赞扬激起了她内心的希望。
9 aggregate cKOyE     
adj.总计的，集合的；n.总数；v.合计；集合
参考例句：
  • The football team had a low goal aggregate last season.这支足球队上个赛季的进球总数很少。
  • The money collected will aggregate a thousand dollars.进帐总额将达一千美元。

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