“Is that all?”
“Yes, madam; that is the utmost.”
“Very well, but I must have it now in cash!”
The jeweller's eyes flickered.
“It's a large sum,” he said—“most unusual. I haven't got such a sum in the place.”
“Then please send out and get it, or I must go elsewhere.”
The jeweller brought his hands together, and washed them nervously.
“Excuse me a moment; I'll consult my partner.”
He went away, and from afar he and his partner spied her nervously. He came back with a forced smile. Mrs. Bellew was sitting as he had left her.
“It's a fortunate chance; I think we can just do it, madam.”