If I took it out now it would stop shining immediately.

And it must be all red and bright when I die, like a shining star in the dark.

Then, afterwards, you can have it, Esther.
You don't mind waiting, do you ?" "Gracious! I hope I'll be an old woman before then! So old that I shan't care for ruby rings at all." Aunt Amy looked at the girl's pretty hand wistfully.

"I'd like to give it to you right now, Esther.

But you know how it is.