Death of a Salesman

What does Willy say when Linda reminds him about the mortgage?

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Linda [buttoning up his jacket as he unbuttons it]: All told, about two hundred dollars would carry us, dear. But that includes the last payment on the mortgage. After this payment, Willy, the house belongs to us.

Willy: It’s twenty-five years!

Linda: Biff was nine years old when we bought it.

Willy: Well, that’s a great thing. To weather a twenty-five-year mortgage is—

Linda: It’s an accomplishment.

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Death of a Salesman