“It appears that way to me.”
“Well,” said Dick, “the matter is simple enough. I lifted a diamond, and, when it is sold, why, Enoch and I will divide the proceeds.”
“Is the jewel worth much?”
“A few thousands.”
“It must be a dandy.”
Kidd had no idea of allowing Quick to know how valuable the Eye of Jobu was.
Dick was wise in his generation, but he was not a match for his pal. As the saying goes, Cook knew more in a minute than the other knew in a year.
“Yes,” said Kidd, “the stone is a very pretty one.”
“Have you tried to sell it?”
“Enoch is attending to that end of the business just about at the present moment.”