He said of course you were within your rights . But do you really mean to do it , Bryan ? '' `` Of course I do , '' said Bryan promptly . `` I ca n't wait any longer for my money , and I 'd never get it if I did . Osborne ca n't even pay the interest . '' `` It is n't because he has n't worked hard enough , then , '' said Nan . `` He has just slaved on that place ever since he grew up . '' `` Well , yes , he has worked hard in a way . But he 's kind of shiftless , for all that -- no manager , as you might say . Some folks would have been clear by now , but Osborne is one of those men that are bound to get behind . He has n't got any business faculty . '' `` He is n't shiftless , '' said Nan quickly , `` and it is n't his fault if he has got behind . It 's all because of his care for his aunt . He has had to spend more on her doctor 's bills than would have raised the mortgage . And now that she is dead and he might have a chance to pull up , you go and foreclose . '' `` A man must look out for Number One , '' said Bryan easily , admiring Nan 's downcast eyes and rosy cheeks . `` I have n't any spite against Osborne , but business is business , you know . '' Nan opened her lips to say something but , remembering Osborne 's parting injunction , she shut them again . She shot a scornful glance at Lee as he stood with his arms folded on the sill beside her . Bryan lingered , talking small talk , until Nan announced that she must see about getting tea .
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