In due course of time San Francisco was reached, and here the treasure was disposed of.
Each of the sailors belonging to the party was given five hundred dollars, besides his pay.
Jack received five hundred dollars also.
The remainder of the money was divided equally between Captain Sumner and Captain Cromwell.
With his portion of the treasure Captain Cromwell purchased an interest in another ship, and to-day is fast regaining his lost financial position.
Bob is with his father and Jack Larmore sticks to the pair.
Captain Sumner has given up his roving life and has settled down with Viola as his housekeeper. His residence is but a short distance from that occupied by Mrs. Cromwell, so the latter does not want for company when her husband and son are on the ocean.
And here let us leave, satisfied that in the future all will be well with those who have figured in the story of The Stone Chest.