"That is true, but they would not be likely to think a boy would be intrusted with an article of great value."
"That is certainly an important consideration. How long have you been in Mr. Swan's employ?"
"About a week."
"And he trusted you like this?" said the lady in astonishment.
"I am really a telegraph boy. Mr. Swan had known me in that character."
"He certainly paid you a great compliment, and his confidence does not seem to have been misplaced. Shall I pay you for the pin?"
"You can give me a check payable to Mr. Swan, and I will forward it to him by mail."
"I will do so. Can you wait?"
"Oh, yes, Mrs. Loring. I had no business in Cleveland except to deliver this ring."
At that moment Florence Loring entered the room, and to her mother's surprise went up to Mark and offered her hand.