" For Lydgate, as we have seen, had begun to reason, with a more distinct vision, about the expenses of living, and any share of pride he had given to appearances of that sort was meagre compared with the pride which made him revolt from exposure as a debtor, or from asking men to help him with their money.
But as to one family, there's debtor and creditor, I hope; they're not going to reform that away; else I should vote for things staying as they are.
I remained his debtor.
Debt has a psychological effect that works against the debtor, so it is better to eliminate or prevent debts.
He is a debtor of mine and must be brought here at once, or I will confiscate all your merchandise.
