I, a diamond ring." "No.

2--" "I should rather think that they were No.

3," observed Nicholas, who had taken up his brother's spectacles.

"You're not very short-sighted, brother." "I am not, brother Nicholas;--will you oblige me by giving me my spectacles ?" "Yes, I'll wipe them for you first," said Nicholas, commencing his polish with an old cotton handkerchief.
"Thanky, thanky, brother, that will do," replied John, holding out his hand for the spectacles, which he immediately put in the case and conveyed into his pocket.

The lawyer then continued the inventory.
"It is all right, young man; I will sign a receipt." The receipt was signed, and the articles deposited in the iron chest.
"Now, brother Nicholas, I have no time to spare; have you anything to say to me ?" "No," replied Nicholas, starting up.
"Well, then, I have something to say to you.