“Oh, he don't care for that; nor should I,” said Tom.
Herbert entered the room.
“Well, Herbert, what luck?” asked Tom.
“Better than I expected,” said Herbert, gayly. “What do you say to that?” and he displayed the gold and silver.
“How much is it?” asked James, his vanity melting under the influence of curiosity.
“Fifty-two dollars.”
“Capital!” said Tom.
“It isn't much,” said James, in a tone of depreciation.
“I'll bet Herbert is richer than you, James,” said Tom, in a lively manner. “Can you show as much money as that?”
“I shall be a rich man some day,” said James, with an air of importance.