It was such beautiful, firm cardboard.

But, no, it wouldn't be appropriate for this occasion.

It had lettering on it: "Medium Women's 28.

Extra Firm Busks." It would be almost too much of a surprise for Benny to open that and find father's watch inside.
"And of course it isn't as though it would be going--ticking, I mean," said Constantia, who was still thinking of the native love of jewellery.
"At least," she added, "it would be very strange if after all that time it was.".