"You are quite sure of your figures, M.Faucheux ?" "The amount is entered in my books.

Your ladyship is extremely methodical, I am aware." "Let us now turn to another subject," said Madame de Belliere; and she opened one of her jewel-boxes.
"I recognize these emeralds," said M.Faucheux; "for it was I who had the setting of them.

They are the most beautiful in the whole court.

No, I am mistaken; Madame de Chatillon has the most beautiful set; she had them from Messieurs de Guise; but your set, madame, comes next." "What are they worth ?" "Mounted ?" "No; supposing I wished to sell them." "I know very well who would buy them," exclaimed M.Faucheux.
"That is the very thing I ask.

They could be sold, then ?" "All your jewels could be sold, madame.