"There won't be any trouble about that, mother, as long as we have got
the money for it. I would rather have that than the ring."
"Did you recover it, then?" asked his mother, eagerly.
"Yes, mother--listen and I will tell you all about it."
He sat down and told the story to two very attentive listeners.
"What did you do with the money, Paul?" asked Jimmy.
"Mr. Preston is keeping a hundred and fifty dollars for me. He will
allow seven per cent. interest. But I must not forget that the money
belongs to you, mother, and not to me. Perhaps you would prefer to
deposit it in a savings bank."
"I am quite satisfied with your disposal of it, Paul," said Mrs.
Hoffman. "I little thought, when I found the ring, that it would be of
such service to us."
"It has set me up in business," said Paul, "and I am sure to make
money. But I am getting out of stock. I must go round and buy some more
neckties to-morrow."
"How much do you pay for your ties, Paul?" asked his mother.
"One shilling; I sell them for two. That gives me a good profit."
"I wonder whether I couldn't make them?" said Mrs. Hoffman. "I find
there is no sewing at present to be got, and, besides," she added, "I
think I would rather work for you than for a stranger."
"There is no need of your working, mother. I can earn enough to support
the family."
"While I have health I would prefer to work, Paul.
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