"Now let's hear a bit about yourself! How's the diamond industry ?" "Oh, there's nothing the matter with it just now.

We've turned over some fine stones in the last few days.

Plenty of rubbish, too, of course.

You don't want a first-class speculation, I presume?
If you've got a monkey to spare, I can put you on to something rather great." "Thanks, I haven't," said Burke.

"I never have monkeys to spare.
But what's the gamble ?" "Oh, it's just a lottery of Wilbraham's.