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She gave a little sigh; and then became practical once more。

〃You don't understand these things; Dereek; you are only a man。 Van Aldin will give these rubies to his daughter; I suppose。 Is she his only child?〃

〃Yes。〃

〃Then when he dies; she will inherit all his money。 She will be a rich woman。〃

〃She is a rich woman already;〃 said Kettering drily。 〃He settled a couple of millions on her at her marriage。〃

〃A couple of millions! But that is immense。 And if she died suddenly; eh? That would all e to you?〃

〃As things stand at present;〃 said Kettering slowly; 〃it would。 As far as I know she has not made a will。〃

〃Mon Dieu!〃 said the dancer。 〃If she were to die; what a solution that would be。〃

There was a moment's pause; and then Derek Kettering laughed outright。

〃I like your simple; practical mind; Mirelle; but I am afraid what you desire won't e to pass。 My wife is an extremely healthy person。〃

〃Eh; bien!〃 said Mirelle; 〃there are accidents。〃

He looked at her sharply but did not answer。

She went on。

〃But you are right; mon ami; we must not dwell on possibilities。 See now; my little Dereek; there must be no more talk of this divorce。 Your wife must give up the idea。〃

〃And if she won't?〃

The dancer's eyes widened to slits。

〃I think she will; my friend。 She is one of those who would not like the publicity。 There are one or two pretty stories that she would not like her 

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