In Chapter Six of "The Canterville Ghost," Virginia returns to her family after a brief disappearance, holding a box of jewels. She then explains how she came to be in possession of the jewels:
I have been with the ghost...He had been very wicked, but he was really sorry for all that he had done, and he gave me this box of beautiful jewels before he died.
The jewels, therefore, are a gift from the ghost to express his gratitude to Virginia. In Chapter Five, Virginia agreed to accompany the ghost through the Tapestry door. Here, she fulfilled the prophecy that is written on the library window by shedding her tears so that God would forgive the ghost. In return, the ghost received redemption and a place in the Garden of Death.
On a deeper level, the jewels are more than just a symbol of gratitude. They also a function as a symbol of reconciliation. Thanks to Virginia, the conflict between the ghost and the Otis family is finally over. The ghost is now at peace in the Garden of Death and the Otis family are free to enjoy Canterville Chase, without any supernatural disturbance.
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