I told you not this sooner, my son, partly because there seemed no need, partly because, not knowing you as well as I know you now, I thought you might be tempted in like manner as I was and we pray not to be led into temptation.
But though I tell you where these precious stones are to be found, I am sure that you will never quit Quipai." "I have no great desire to know the whereabout of this diamond mine, father.

Tell me or not as you think fit.

In any case, I shall be true to my trust and my word.

I promise you that I will not leave Quipai till I am forced, and I hope I never may be." "All the same, my son, it is the part of a wise man to provide for even unlikely contingencies.

Remember, it is the unexpected that happens, and I would not have you and our dear Angela cast on the world penniless.