"I think I can accommodate the lady," he said, blandly. "My motto is to please the ladies even if I have to strain a point to do so."
He placed his hand in his pocket and brought forth a roll of bills.
"How will you have the money—in tens or twenties?" he asked.
"It does not matter much," said Ida.
He handed her a roll of bills.
"You can count it, and see if the amount you wish is there," he said.
She counted it over with trembling hands. Yes, there was just a thousand dollars there.
"You will take great care of the diamonds?" she asked, eagerly.
"Certainly—certainly. They are as safe in my hands as though they were in your own keeping, lady."