One after one
But he still watched intently , saying nothing . `` Catch them , Adrian , catch them ! But hold them fast , the horrible , accursed things ! '' One after one , stooping , the exultant daughter lifted and flung them out . The folded papers seemingly so worthless but of such value ; the little canvas bags of gold ; the precious documents and vouchers , hidden from all other men by one unhappy man , in his miserly aberration . The price of fifteen years of agony and shame . Now , fifteen years to be forgotten , and honor restored .