That is the rumour of fresh discoveries of mines in other parts of the world.

The instant such a thing gets wind the value of the stones goes down wonderfully.

The discovery of diamonds in Central India not long ago had that effect very markedly, and they have never recovered their value since.

Do you follow me ?" An expression of interest had come over Ezra's face, and he nodded to show that he was listening.
"Now, supposing," continued the senior partner, with a smile on his thin lips, "that such a report got about.

Suppose, too, that we were at this time, when the market was in a depressed condition, to invest a considerable capital in them.