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With so many swindling tenants a landlord has a hard time . '' He shambled off , and Mrs. Fenton breathed a sigh of temporary relief . All the afternoon she felt troubled and anxious , and her anxiety increased as the hours wore away . `` If Fred should be late as he sometimes is , '' she said to Bertie about six o'clock , `` I am afraid Mr. Mack will carry out his threat and turn us out on the street . '' `` I wo n't let him , '' said Albert manfully . `` We ca n't help it , '' said Mrs. Fenton . `` Do you think you could find your way to the depot to meet Fred and hurry him home ? ''