"Are you interested in diamonds, Caw?"
"Very much, sir—from an artistic point of view, sir."
"Their value does not interest you?"
"It does not excite me, sir."
"A capital answer! You have seen Mr. Craig's collection?"
"Frequently, sir."
Bullard took a bundle of notes from his pocket. "I offer you ten pounds to guess correctly the value of the collection."
"Six hundred thousand pounds, sir…. Thank you, sir." With supreme stolidity Caw presented the salver as a waiter might do for his tip.
Though taken aback, the loser laughed. He took a long drink, and laughed again.
"Excuse me, sir," said Caw, "but my master is still in the house."