The gem lay between them, a splash of crimson flame

The gem lay between them, a splash of crimson flame



The Paternoster Ruby


By CHARLES EDMONDS WALK


Author of "The Silver Blade," "The Yellow Circle," etc.




WITH FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS IN COLOR
BY J. V. McFALL



A. L. BURT COMPANY
PUBLISHERS
NEW YORK




COPYRIGHT
A. C. McCLURG & CO.
1910

Published, October 22, 1910

Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England




TO
M. H. W.




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