I
don't think I shall be afraid to trust you, Paul."
Once more, with the ring carefully wrapped in a paper and
deposited in his pocketbook, Paul started uptown. Tiffany, whose
fame as a jeweler is world-wide, was located on Broadway. He had
not yet removed to his present magnificent store on Union Square.
Paul knew the store, but had never entered it. Now, as he
entered, he was struck with astonishment at the sight of the
immense and costly stock, unrivaled by any similar establishment,
not only in the United States, but in Europe. Our hero walked up
to the counter, and stood beside a richly-dressed lady who was
bargaining for a costly bracelet. He had to wait ten minutes
while the lady was making her choice from a number submitted to
her for inspection. Finally she selected one, and paid for it.
The clerk, now being at leisure, turned to our hero and asked:--
"Well, young man, what can I do for you?"
"I have a ring which I should like to show you. I want to know
how much it is worth."
"Very well. Let me see it."
When Paul produced the diamond ring, the clerk, who had long been
in the business, and perceived its value at once, started in
surprise.
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