Did you hide them or did Karlov get them?
It struck me as odd that you haven't inquired about them." The change that came into Hawksley's face alarmed Cutty.

The rich olive skin became chalky and the eyes closed.

"What is it?
Shall I call Miss Frances ?" "No." Hawksley opened his eyes, but looked dully straight ahead.

"The stones! I was trying to forget! My God, I was trying to forget!" "But they were yours ?" Cutty was mystified beyond expression.
"Yes, mine, mine, mine!"-- panting.

"Damn them! Some day I'll tell you.
But just now I can't toe the mark.