Showing Off His Stone
Oliver was so restless that evening that he went to a friend’s house to kill the time. He felt it was necessary to exhibit the rare stone before parting with it. He would not have survived if he hadn’t gone to see his friend. When he returned, he was utterly devoid of color.
What’s Going On?
When Oliver returned home, he noticed a large crowd gathered outside his house. He was previously uninformed of the problem, but now he understands it. Oliver’s neighbor noticed him and warned him not to enter.