"You could keep your thumb on any part you wanted to." "Then we should know where to dig," urged Mr.Tredgold.

"Properly managed there ought to be a fortune in your innocence, Chalk." Mr.Chalk eyed him fixedly.

"Seeing that the latitude and longitude and all the directions are written on the back," he observed, with cold dignity, "I don't see the force of your remarks." "Well, in that case, why not show it to Mr.Chalk, uncle ?" said Prudence, charitably.
Captain Bowers began to show signs of annoyance.

"Well, my dear," he began, slowly.
"Then Miss Drewitt could see it too," said Mr.Tredgold, blandly.
Miss Drewitt reddened with indignation.

"I could see it any time I wished," she said, sharply.
"Well, wish now," entreated Mr.Tredgold.