11/12 "There is not one stone belonging to the British crown, for instance, which would in any way compare with this." "Not even the Koh-i-noor ?" Mr.Latham demanded, surprised. It is larger, that's all--a fraction more than one hundred and six carats, but it has neither the coloring nor the cutting of this." There was a pause. "Would it be impertinent if I ask who owns this ?" "I don't know," replied Mr.Latham slowly. "I don't know; but it isn't ours. Perhaps later I'll be able to--" "I beg your pardon," the expert interrupted courteously, and there was a slight expression of surprise on his thin scarred face. |