"The jewels! They are my solemn trust, but they burden me terribly.

If I were only rid of them and knew them to be safe I should face the rest with a braver mind." "If you'll take my advice," said Dickson slowly, "you'll get them deposited in a bank and take a receipt for them.

A Scotch bank is no' in a hurry to surrender a deposit without it gets the proper authority." Heritage brought his hands together with a smack.

"That's an idea.
Will you trust us to take these things and deposit them safely ?" For a little she was silent and her eyes were fixed on each of the trio in turn.

"I will trust you," she said at last.