“I certainly wish him well, your Highness.”
“In that case know that if my friend leaves this shop without seeing the analysis of the material she brought to you, the Director of Police will be dismissed from his office to-morrow. If you doubt my influence with my husband to have that done, just try the experiment of sending us away unsatisfied.”
The old man bowed his white head.
“Your Highness,” he said, “I shall take the responsibility of refusing to obey the orders of the Director of Police. Excuse me for a moment.”
He retired into his den, and presently emerged with a sheet of paper in his hand.
“It must be understood,” he said, addressing Jennie, “that the analysis is but roughly made. I intended to devote the night to a more minute scrutiny.”
“All I want at the present moment,” said Jennie, “is a rough analysis.”
“There it is,” said the chemist, handing her the paper. She read,——
Calcium 29
Iron 4
Quartz ]
Feldspar ] 27
Mica ]
Gold 36-1/2
Traces of other substances 3-1/2
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Total 100
Jennie’s eyes sparkled as she looked at the figures before her. She handed the paper to the Princess saying,—