No woman in Indiana had the like of that.

An ugly thing, but very ancient and of pure gold.

Once Tom had wanted to sell it when he was hard-pressed back at Nolin Creek, but she had fought for it like a tigress and scared the life out of Tom.

Her grandfather had left it her because she was his favourite and it had been her grandmothers, and long ago had come from Europe.

It was lucky, and could cure rheumatism if worn next the heart in a skin bag....