And it isn't natural for a woman to refuse diamonds, Jennie." "I know it isn't; and I won't quite refuse them.

I'll postpone.

It is possible that something I shall do before long may seriously offend you.
If it does--then good-bye to the necklace! If it doesn't, when I have told you all about my misdeed--I shall confess courageously--you will give me the diamonds." "Dear me, Jennie, what terrible crime are you about to commit?
Why not tell me now?
You have no idea how you have aroused my curiosity." "I dare not tell you, Princess; not until my project proves a success or a failure.

We women--some have our way made for us--others have our own way to make.

I am among the others, and I hope you will remember that, if you are ever angry with me." "Is it a new kind of speculation?
A fortune made in a day?
Gambling ?" "Something of that sort.