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AN AFRICAN MILLIONAIRE
statement in writing that you buy them on my distinct and positive declaration that they are made of paste—old Oriental paste—not genuine stones, and that I do not claim any other qualities for them.'
I popped the gems into my purse, well pleased.
She took out the links from her husband's cuffs.
'Certainly,' I said, pulling out a paper. Charles, with his unerring business instinct, had anticipated the request, and given me a signed agreement to that effect.
'You will take a cheque?' I inquired.
He hesitated.
