The Diamond Necklace
Hallett, a stock speculator, urgently needs $10,000, and he borrows that sum from his friend Bradford, giving as security for the loan the famous Hallett diamond necklace, valued at $50,000.... Read allHallett, a stock speculator, urgently needs $10,000, and he borrows that sum from his friend Bradford, giving as security for the loan the famous Hallett diamond necklace, valued at $50,000. The necklace is placed in Bradford's safe. A week passes. Hallett calls, prepared to pay ... Read allHallett, a stock speculator, urgently needs $10,000, and he borrows that sum from his friend Bradford, giving as security for the loan the famous Hallett diamond necklace, valued at $50,000. The necklace is placed in Bradford's safe. A week passes. Hallett calls, prepared to pay the loan, and demands his diamond necklace. Bradford goes to the safe, takes out the case,... Read all