text:  And how very natural it was for a man of Mr Bellamy's consideration and enormous wealth to secure the little property that adjoined his own and to borrow from the bank any sum of money that he might want to complete so desirable a purchase! And how very natural likewise on the part of Allcraft ever fearful of discovery ever desirous to keep upon the best terms with Mr Bellamy (the great man of the country the observed of all observers)--to be at all times anxious to oblige his friend to render him sensible of his desire to please him and of the obligation under which by these repeated acts of kindness and indulgence he was insensibly brought