However, when the dealer offers a thousand pesos, Kino thinks the pearl is much more valuable and should get at least fifty thousand pesos. Kino takes his neighbors along with him to sell his pearl. They tell him to give the pearl to the Pope as a gift, including conducting the prayers for his family’s souls and sharing the amount with the needy people of La Paz. Kino’s neighbors are jealous and they are eager to know about the pearl and Kino’s plans. She believes it will destroy them, but Kino convinces her that the pearl is their one chance. Juana who is shaken by the entire experience, warns Kino that the pearl is not meant to be with them. On the same night, a thief enters Kino’s hut. He is not aware that Kino has buried it in the corner of his hut. The doctor tries to get the hints and look for the pearl in Kino’s house. Kino agrees and informs the doctor that he can only pay after he sells the pearl. The baby keeps getting better but the doctor insists that Coyotito is in danger and needs treatment. The greedy doctor also continues to visit using Coyotito as an excuse. One day, the local priest visits Kino and tells him to offer his thanks and ask God for guidance. Kino hopes to send Coyotito to school and also purchase a rifle for himself. While the ceremony is going on, Coyotito is cutely dressed in a yachting cap and sailor suit. Kino dreams about getting married to Juana in a church. Juan Tomas, Kino’s brother asks him about his plan with the money he would get from the pearl. Sadly, Kino and Juana are not aware of the neighbors and the possible danger to their peaceful life. On another side, Kino’s neighbors are jealous of his fortune. The greedy doctor who had sent them away without treating Coyotito visit Kino after knowing about the pearl. Once the news of Kino’s find travels throughout the town. This reaction grabs the attention of other divers and they gather around Kino. Kino can’t contain his happiness and howls like a wolf with joy. Surprisingly when Kino opens the oyster, he finds a large pearl. After a long search, he finds a very large oyster. Kino dives for searching for oysters and hopes to find pearls. The baby’s condition continues to become worse. Disappointed Kino and Juana take Coyotito to the seashore.
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