"Gold glitters," say you, "upon the clothes of Philemon; it glitters as well as the tradesman's.

He is dressed in the finest stuffs; are they a whit the less so when displayed in the shops and by the piece?
Nay; but the embroidery and the ornaments add magnificence thereto; then I give the workman credit for his work.

If you ask him the time, he pulls out a watch which is a masterpiece; his sword-guard is an onyx; he has on his finger a large diamond which he flashes into all eyes, and which is perfection; he lacks none of those curious trifles which are worn about one as much for show as for use; and he does not stint himself either of all sorts of adornment befitting a young man who has married an old millionnaire.

You really pique my curiosity: I positively must see such precious articles as those.

Send me that coat and those jewels of Philemon's; you can keep the person.