"
"How much money do you think he'd have given you?" asked Aunt
Deborah, who was of a practical nature.
"A thousand dollars, perhaps more."
"Seems to me I would have taken it."
"If I had, people would have said that's why I jumped into the water,
whereas I wasn't thinking anything about getting a reward. So now,
aunt, you won't think it very strange that I wear such an expensive
ring."
"Of course it makes a difference, as you didn't buy it yourself. I
don't see how folks can be such fools as to throw away hundreds of
dollars for such a trifle."
"Well, aunt, everybody isn't as sensible and practical as you. Now I
agree with you; I think it's very foolish. Still I'm glad I've got
the ring, because I can turn it into money when I need to. Only, you
see, I don't like to part with a gift, although I don't think Mr.
Clayton would blame me."
"Of course he wouldn't, Ferdinand. But I don't see why you should
need money when you're goin' to get such a handsome salary in San
Francisco."
"To be sure, aunt, but there's something else. However, I won't
speak of it to-day. To-morrow I may want to ask your advice on a
matter of business."
"I'll advise you the best I can, Ferdinand," said the flattered
spinster.
"You see, aunt, you're so clear-headed, I shall place great
dependence on your advice. But I think I'll take a little walk now,
just to stretch my limbs.
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