He had, still, three dollars in his possession that were not rightfully his own.

It was by no means probable that a similar opportunity to the one just embraced would occur.

What then was it best for him to do?
This question was soon after decided, by his throwing the money into the cash-drawer of Jasper.
On his way home to dinner that day, Claire called into the store of a Mr.Melleville, referred to in the conversation with his wife on the previous evening.

This gentleman, who was somewhat advanced in years, was in the same business with Jasper.

He was known as a strictly upright dealer--"Too honest to get along in this world," as some said.
"Old Stick-in-the-mud," others called him.