For her indecision had been only a ruse to give herself time to think.

She had known the moment she opened the case that the ruby was gone! "It does make me feel queer," she said, closing the case.

"I'll put it away." "Is it a black feeling ?" with interest.
"I think it is." "Then you are kin to it," said Aunt Amy sagely.

"Your mother never has any feeling about it at all.

Except that she would like to wear it.