I don't see how folks can be such fools as to throw away hundreds of dollars for such a trifle." "Well, aunt, everybody isn't as sensible and practical as you.

Now I agree with you; I think it's very foolish.

Still I'm glad I've got the ring, because I can turn it into money when I need to.

Only, you see, I don't like to part with a gift, although I don't think Mr.
Clayton would blame me." "Of course he wouldn't, Ferdinand.

But I don't see why you should need money when you're goin' to get such a handsome salary in San Francisco." "To be sure, aunt, but there's something else.