“Yes, Mr. Rushton, every cent of it.”
“And he’s going to pay it to you in gold, too,” added Teddy eagerly.
“Well! Well! Well!” murmured the man. “I–I can scarcely believe it. Why, boys, this is wonderful news!” he continued, warming up. “Got every bit of the money, have you? Well now, isn’t that wonderful!” His face began to beam. “And so you’ve come to pay me what is due me, have you? Very fine of you, young man! Very fine, indeed!”
Thereupon Uncle Aaron sunk back in his chair and demanded that the three youths give him all the particulars of the finding of the treasure. They were in the midst of a graphic recital of these happenings when Mr. and Mrs. Rushton arrived.
“Hullo!” cried the boys’ father. “I hardly expected to see you yet.”
“Oh, we’ve found the treasure! We’ve found the treasure!” burst out Teddy, rushing up to shake hands with his father and then to hug his mother.
“Teddy, Teddy, don’t crush me to death!” panted 243 Mrs. Rushton, as the youth drew her closer and closer. “Why, I declare, I can’t breathe!”
“But isn’t it grand news?” cried the elated boy.
“Indeed it is!”
“This is Ross Montgomery, father,” said Fred. “He, you know, is the owner of the treasure.”