Winton's credit on his account with the
city, at the Universal Bank before noon--nothing at all. If it's _not_,
disgrace for them, and I started it by putting Bruce on the case. I'll
raise as much as I can, but I can't secure enough by that time without men
knowing it. Mr. Winton has undoubtedly gone to try to secure what he
needs; but he's going to be too late. There never has been a worse time to
raise money in the history of this country."
"But if _money_ is the trouble," said Mrs. Minturn, "you said you never
would touch what I put in your name for yourself, why not use it for him?
If that isn't enough, I will gladly furnish the remainder. That I'm not a
stranded, forsaken woman is due to Leslie Winton; all I have wouldn't be
big enough price to pay for you, and my boys, and my precious home. Be
quick James!"
Mr. Minturn was calling the Universal Bank.
Mickey and Mrs. Minturn waited anxiously. They involuntarily drew
together, and the woman held the boy in a close grip, while her face
alternately paled and flushed, and both of them were breathing short.
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