"I have not so much money, I cannot give it you now. Listen to me. You cannot sell the pearl, I can, what is the good of keeping it?"
Kylis knew this was correct. Amos had a far better chance of disposing of it than they had.
"What will you give us?" asked Kylis.
"Ten pounds each, and twenty pounds each if I sell it for a good price."
Kylis called to Miah, who told him to take it.
They agreed to this, and Amos Hooker went to get the money, well satisfied with his bargain, for he had no intention of giving them any more money when he sold it.
When Amos left the tent Kylis said—
"We'll let him have it, I can get it back again."
"How?"
"Never mind. I'll have it or——"