"That so?"
"I have no use for them at present."
"Why is that?"
"My engagement at the theater has closed, and I seldom have occasion to wear my diamonds. I have placed them all in a safe deposit vault."
"Ah! I see."
"So I have no need for my guardians, Detective Carter, with only myself here. Nobody would want me personally, you know," she added, with a bold laugh.
Nick's firm lips drew a little closer.
"On the contrary," said he, pointedly, "somebody does, want you personally."
"Oh! is that so?" cried Cervera, as if amused.
"Very much so, señora."