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"Have I not told you?" he began suavely "The necklace, less fair than

its owner, is yours But one reat white turban from his hot forehead and set it on the

table before her

"A simple bit of the skill of reat ruby that remains mine? And, as you look, will

you yield your mind to me, and let me show you a vision? So--even deeper

let your eyes penetrate to the heart of the jewel Deeper and yet

deeper"

He rew fixed

"What do you see?"

"Myself," she answered

"Naturally What else could you ever see? But you are different You are

a thousand times more beautiful The world lies at your feet It is a

world of adulation Do you see this?"

"Yes"

"Very well Now look away We er see the beautiful picture

You remember we have business Mr Early, your friend, and my friend,

will lend youof

your own It must be your husband who secures you In the front of the

book which you are reading it is written 'Richard Percival' You will

copy this with your utmost care, here on this paper Ah, for you it is

not hard to do this thing For some it would be hard to persuade them

You make but a poor copy That is of indifference I will return this to