Dismiss also from your mind the impression that it is a question of buying and selling jewels.

It is a very serious matter, and if you would prefer to have nothing to do with it, do not hesitate to say so.

I promised the maharajah this morning that I would bring, this afternoon, a reliable person of experience, who could give advice, and who might be induced to give his assistance as well as his counsel.

I have not known you long, but I know you by reputation, and I decided to bring you, if you would come.

From the very nature of the case I can tell you nothing more, unless you consent to go with me." "I will go," I said.
"In that case I will try and explain the situation in as few words as possible.