For by that time they have long since begun to
consort with thieves of the other sex."
The hours dragged heavily, though it was a splendid chance to
observe at leisure the psychology of the shopper who looked at
much and bought little, the uncomfortableness of the men who had
been dragged to the department store slaughter to say "Yes" and
foot the bills, a kaleidoscopic throng which might have been
interesting if we had not been so intent on only one matter.
Kennedy grasped my elbow in vise-like fingers. Involuntarily I
looked down at the counter where the Kimberley Queen reposed in
all the trappings of genuineness. Mrs. Willoughby had arrived
again.
We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking
place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem. A
moment later another woman sauntered casually up to the counter.
Even at a distance I recognised Annie Grayson. As nearly as I
could make out they seemed to exchange remarks. The clerk answered
a question or two, then began to search for something apparently
to show them.
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