Mr.Benett, you are quite right.

Poor Hulda! Unfortunately it is not Ole who is making her this present, but myself, and it is not to a blushing bride that I am going to offer it." "True, true, Mr.Hogg." "Let me look then at some jewelry suitable for a young girl.

How about this cross, Mr.Benett ?" "It is to be worn as a pendant, and being cut in concave facets it sparkles brilliantly with every movement of the wearer's throat." "It is very pretty, very pretty, indeed, and you can lay it aside with the other articles, Mr.Benett.When we have gone through all the show-cases we will make our selection." "Yes, but--" "What is the matter now ?" "This cross, too, is intended to be worn by Scandinavian brides on their marriage-day." "The deuce! friend Benett.

I am certainly very unfortunate in my selections." "The fact is, professor, my stock is composed principally of bridal jewelry, as that meets with the readiest sale.

You can scarcely wonder at that." "The fact doesn't surprise me at all, Mr.Benett, though it places me in a rather embarrassing position." "Oh, well, you can still take the ring you asked me to put aside." "Yes, but I should like some more showy ornament." "Then take this necklace of silver filigree with its four rows of chains which will have such a charming effect upon the neck of a young girl.