"Gosh! Aint that a sight of money! Did you spend all your money on it?"
"No, I bought a chain too."
"To my mind you was very foolish to spend all your hard earnin's that way! There's no fool like a young fool," said Mrs. Fox severely.
"But, Mrs. Fox, I have some money left."
"How much?" asked Joel eagerly.
"Seven thousand dollars."
"Gosh all Jerusalem! you aint yarnin', be you? Seven thousand dollars!"
"Who's talkin' of seven thousand dollars?" asked a familiar voice, as Mr. Fox entered the room.
"Harry Vane says he's worth seven thousand dollars!" exclaimed Joel in a tone made up of amazement, jealousy, and wonder.
"Is that true?" asked John Fox in equal amazement.