[...Giles purses his lips, at the question, showing all the usual outward signs of frustration and disapproval. But, really, the thought that Lavinia might outwardly show signs of concern hadn't really crossed his mind to start with. She just wasn't that sort of woman, and he'd worry more if she did.]

It, um, it certainly sounds familiar. What shape of ruby? I, I think there might have been a couple of them, in the pile. At least of what I found.