Finally the purchase was completed with the sale of the ring which Bell had given her on the day when he had gone down on his knees for the third and successful time.

That ring, of a showy style, but made of real gold and real gems, was beloved by Mrs.Bell above all her worldly goods.

Nevertheless, she parted with it to make up the necessary price for the shot silk; for, what will not a mother do for her child?
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