The difference is a large one, and will materially affect his income.

Will you take Creme de Minthe--Kuemmel or Cognac ?" "Cognac, thank you," I replied, and that was the end of the matter.
During the remainder of the evening not another word was said upon the subject.

We chatted upon a variety of topics, but neither the matter of the precious stones nor even Kitwater's name was once mentioned.

I could not help fancying, however, that the man was considerably disappointed at the non-acceptance of his preposterous offer.

He had made a move on the board, and had lost it.