THEY did NOT.
But a Promissory Note is :
A written, signed, unconditional promise to pay a certain amount of money on demand at a specified time. A written promise to pay money that is often used as a means to borrow funds or take out a loan. [...] The promissory note is usually held by the party to whom the money is owed. [...] When the amount due on the note, including interest and penalties (if any) is paid, the note must be cancelled and surrendered to the person(s) who signed it.
But I want my goddam tonka back, now !!
Printed copy · Anthology Volume 7, page 93Printed copy from The Tender For Law Anthology, Volume 7, page 93 (printed 13 June 2014). Added by this site; not part of the Facebook export.