Word of Kino's discovery travels quickly. Even before Kino returns to his brush house, everyone in town knows that he has found "the Pearl of the World." Throughout town, people of every class--from the beggar to the businessman to the priest--dream of how Kino's pearl can help them. Like everyone else, the doctor who turned Kino away desires the pearl.
Ignorant of others' jealousy, Kino and Juana delight in their good fortune, inviting family and friends to share their joy in their newfound treasure. When Juan Tomás asks Kino what he will do with his wealth, Kino details his pl…
