Captain Uriah was soon himself again, and a few hours later came into Frank’s cabin.
He poured out a heap of pearls on the table, and said:
“Take such of them as you want, Frank.”
“I don’t want any,” replied the young inventor. “I have no use for them, captain. I am a rich man, anyway. You must keep them yourself.”
“Do you mean that?”
“Yes.”
“But what will repay you?”
“I ask no pay. I am pleased to have been able to serve you.”
“Well,” said Captain Uriah, bringing his hand down on the table with a thump, “you are the biggest-hearted man I ever knew. Mark my words, before I die I will repay you!”
Frank laughed.