“Of course.”

“That diamond—I want it.”

“I am very sorry, but it is impossible.”

“I have promised it to the Countess de Crozon. I must have it.”

“How will you get it, since it is in my possession?”

“That is precisely the reason—because it is in your possession.”

“Oh! I am to give it to you?”

“Yes.”

“Voluntarily?”

“I will buy it.”