This witty and entertaining one-act play tells the story of two jewel merchants who engage in a spirited debate about the nature of beauty and the value of material possessions. Full of sharp dialogue and clever wordplay, it is a delightful work from one of America's most underrated writers. A must-read for fans of Cabell's fiction and for anyone who appreciates witty and intelligent comedy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.