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He spoke of having a new boat as though it was a very sad business . But his next words explained it . `` I 've heard of Jack , '' he said ; `` no storms will trouble him again ; '' and then the fisherman burst forth into heart-breaking sobs and groans , and Bob shed a few tears , although he felt heartily ashamed of them . `` Now go back , Bob , and tell your mother I 've gone to Fellness ; and if I ai n't home by five o'clock , you come and meet me , for I shall have some money to carry -- almost a fortune , Bob . '' Having heard so much , Bob wanted to hear more , and so walked with his father for the first mile along the road , listening to the strange tale concerning Tiny . Then he went back , and told the news to the astonished group at home ; and so , before Coomber returned , his wife had got over the first outburst of grief for the death of her son , and she and Bob had had time to talk calmly over the whole matter . They had decided that the money must be used in such a way as would give the little girl the greatest benefit from it , and that she must go to school , if possible .