But she's a good sort, not a cat.
"You have not noticed, but I have not bought a new gown this season except that little gray one and this--which was made in the house.

I dared not pawn my jewels, for fear you would miss them.
"I have been in hell.
"Then--it was that evening you heard maman reproach me for breaking my promise--I had lost a dreadful lot of money and Nick had scurried round and borrowed it for me.

I didn't know then that he meant all the time to get hold of the ruby--I am sure now that he cheated and made me lose.
"Well, I sent the maid away that night and told maman.

She was nearly off her head.

I never saw her excited before.