Cast Upon the Breakers by Horatio Alger
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"Of course I can't give exact figures," he said, "but I value the jewelry at about twelve hundred dollars." Rodney looked surprised. "I didn't think it so valuable," he said. "I don't mean that you could sell it for so much, but if you wish to dispose of it I will venture to give you eleven hundred." "Thank you. If I decide to sell I will certainly come to you." "Now," said the agent, "I advise you on the whole to store the casket with Tiffany." "Shall I have to pay storage in advance?" asked Rodney anxiously. "I think not. The value of the jewels will be a sufficient guarantee that storage will be paid." Rodney accompanied Adin Woods to the great jewelry store on the corner of Fifteenth Street and Union Square, and soon transacted his business. "Now, you won't have any anxiety as to the safety of the casket," said the agent. "Your friend of the train will find it difficult to get hold of the jewels. Now I shall have to leave you, as I have some business to attend to. We will meet at supper." Rodney decided to call at the office of his late guardian, Benjamin |
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