A great fear for him came over me; but I was in some strange way relieved when I looked at Margaret.
Whenever there had been any possibility of danger to her father, she had shown great fear for him; now she was calm and placid.

I said nothing, but waited.
In two or three minutes, Mr.Trelawny returned.

He held in his hand a little golden box.

This, as he resumed his seat, he placed before him on the table.

We all leaned forward as he opened it.
On a lining of white satin lay a wondrous ruby of immense size, almost as big as the top joint of Margaret's little finger.