92-Emerald

Her brown eyes sparkled when she saw the necklace. "Oh my... Emeralds."

"Would you like to try them on?"

"Oh yes, thank you."

She admired herself in the mirror, unable to believe what she was seeing.

Niles watched her in alarm. "Daphne, you're crying. What's wrong?"

"It's such a beautiful necklace. I'm sure Mrs. Crane will love it."

He stared at her thoughtfully. "Actually Daphne, I want you to have it."

Tears spilled onto her cheeks. "I can't possibly begin to thank you."

But the hug and kiss he received were more than enough.