“How soon are you going to sell the ring?” she asked.
“I should like to dispose of it at once, Maria.”
“You will need to. Mrs. Flagg wants her bill paid at once.”
“I quite understand the necessity of promptness, my dear. Only, you know, one has to be cautious about disposing of articles obtained in this way.”
“You say you left the boy locked up. It seems to me, you'd better sell the ring before he has a chance to get out and interfere.”
“I don't know but you're right, my dear. Well, we'll get ready.”
“Do you want me to go with you?”
“Yes; it will disarm suspicion if you are with me. I think I'll go as a country parson.”
“Country parsons are not apt to have diamond rings to dispose of.”
“Very true, my dear. The remark does credit to your good judgment and penetration. But I know how to get over that.”