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248 On the day following the pearls were taken to a dealer in precious stones. Many of the smaller ones were found of little value, but we managed to dispose of sixteen of the others, which brought us in nearly forty-five thousand dollars. This sum was divided equally between Oliver, Dan, and myself.

"I want it so," said Oliver. "For each of us ran an equal risk in obtaining the treasure." Of the remaining pearls I kept three, Dan as many more, and we insisted upon Oliver retaining the balance.

And here I will bring to an end this story of "Off for Hawaii" in search of the pearl treasure. We have had numerous adventures, but all has ended well, and that being so, let us ring down the curtain, gentle reader, and bid each other good-by.