“What about Mama’s jewellery?”
“I have on the earrings,” Alina said quickly, “but I thought that would be enough.”
“Not nearly enough,” Denise disagreed scornfully.
She had brought her mother’s jewellery with her in a special crocodile case, which she had told Alina to carry as well as her handbag.
Now she looked for the case and then took out two rows of pearls that she put round Alina’s neck.
There was a diamond ring for her third finger and a Wedding ring.
As if this was not enough, Denise then added an emerald and pearl bracelet and a brooch in the shape of a butterfly.
“Will it be safe to wear them ‒ when we are travelling?” Alina asked nervously.
“We have plenty of people looking after us,” Denise replied, “including, of course, the intimidating Marquis of Teverton!”
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