6/18 Mr.Camperdown assured him that no diamonds more real had ever come from Golconda, or passed through Mr.Garnett's hands. "They are as well known as any family diamonds in England," said Mr.Camperdown. "She has got into bad hands,"-- continued Mr. "Mowbray and Mopus;--horrible people; sharks, that make one blush for one's profession; and I was really afraid there would have been trouble. But, of course, it'll be all right now;--and if she'll only come to me, tell her I'll do everything I can to make things straight and comfortable for her. |