There was a large diamond on one of his fingers and another in the bosom of his shirt, in which a white tie was tucked carefully.

They were yellow diamonds.

But those among whom this man moved did not know the difference between yellow stones and white.

Morrissy was accounted very well-to-do.
"Hello, Schmuck!" he hailed.

"Got the room up stairs in order ?" "Yes." Schmuck wiped the bar.