"It's robbery!" cried Bloodgood.
"Why, you can't kick; you haven't even called once."
"Not even once, saire," purred the Frenchman.
"By blazes! I have the equivalent!" shouted Bloodgood.
Into an inner pocket he plunged. He brought out a velvet jewel box. When this was opened, there was a cry of wonder, for a magnificent diamond necklace was revealed.
"That is worth ten thousand dollars!" declared Bloodgood, "and I'll bet as long as it lasts!"
Mr. Slush held out his hand.
"Please let me examine it," he said.
He took a good look at it.
"Ees it all right, sair?" asked the Frenchman, eagerly.