The jeweler examined them attentively. After his examination was concluded, he said: “I am willing to give four hundred dollars for them. Of course they cost more, but I shall have to reset them.”
“That is more than I expected,” said Grant, joyfully. “It will pay all our debts, and give us a little fund to help us in future.”
“Do you wish the money now? There might be some risk in a boy like you carrying so much with you.”
“What would you advise, Mr. Clifton?”
“That you take perhaps a hundred dollars, and let me bring the balance next Saturday night, when I come to pass Sunday at Colebrook.”
“Thank you, sir; if it won't be too much trouble for you.”
CHAPTER VIII — GRANT TAKES A DECISIVE STEP
Grant came home a messenger of good tidings, as his beaming face plainly showed. His mother could hardly believe in her good fortune, when Grant informed her that he had sold the pearls for four hundred dollars.
“Why, that will pay up all your father's debts,” she said, “and we shall once more feel independent.”