Jack replaced the pearls in the case, and was about to lock them up when Silas said,—
"Don't put them away yet, Mr. Redland."
"I thought you were not over pleased with them," replied Jack, quietly, and Barry smiled.
"They are not a bad lot at all, for a first trip in a new ground they are excellent, and give promise of better things."
"Do you wish to make a bid for them?" asked Barry, coming to the point.
"How much do you want?"
"For the lot?"
"For the best lot."
"I shall not sell them separately, the buyer will have to clear us out, seed pearls and all."
Silas shook his head as he replied,—