So suppose we set the one against the other.

I don't know the value of either the diamonds or the pipelights, it may be less or more, but for God's sake don't let me see the beastly things again.

There's no need, I have plenty." "I must speak to Anscombe," I answered.

"The money at stake was his, not mine." "Speak to whom you will," he replied, and I noted that the throbbing vein upon his forehead indicated a rising temper.

"But never let me see those diamonds again.