But this jewel superstition is all rot.

Odd, though; he'll travel halfway round the world to see a ruby or an emerald.

He says no true collector cares a cent for a diamond.

Says they are vulgar." "Except on the third finger of a lady's left hand; and then they are just perfectly splendid!" "Oho! Well, when you get yours I hope it's as big as the Koh-i-noor." "Thank you! You might just as well wish a brick on me!" Kitty left the office at a quarter of six.

The phrase kept running through her head--the drums of jeopardy.