"We can throw off a dollar on the pair," answered the clerk, after
consulting the proprietor of the shop.
"I didn't expect to pay over ten dollars."
"We can give you this style for ten dollars."
"No, I want the latest -- to please the lady."
"Humph!" muttered Dick. "You'll never please Mrs. Stanhope with
any ring."
"Eleven dollars is the lowest we can take."
"And when will the rings be ready for me?"
"Day after tomorrow. We might do them quicker, but we have a
great deal of engraving ahead."
"Day after tomorrow will do, for I do not wish them until next
week," answered Josiah. "Here is my card. I am stopping at the
American House in this city."
"Yes, sir. Do you want the rings sent?"
"No, I will call for them," concluded the ex-teacher, and hurried
from the place. Sam and Tom saw him coming, and dodged out of
sight around the comer.
Dick had taken in all that was said and had in the meantime picked
out a cheap scarf pin which cost but ten cents. As soon as
Crabtree was gone he paid for the pin, shoved it into his pocket,
and rejoined his brothers, to whom he told the particulars of what
had occurred.
"He intends to marry Mrs.
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