The man became more and more embarrassed, and murmured, "You had better not ask about it."
"But I want to know."
"She stole—"
"Who—Châli? What did she steal?"
"Something that belonged to you."
"To me? What do you mean?"
"The day you left she stole that little box which the prince had given you; it was found in her hands."
"What box are you talking about?"
"The box covered with shells."
"But I gave it to her."