human
I've heard, of course, that he's something--I'm not sure what--in a firm of jewellers, she said.
gpt
But I'd no idea of his being so important.
human
He's third partner with Van Vreck & Co., her companion explained.
gpt
I've heard he joined at first because of his great knowledge of jewels and because he's been able to revive the lost art of making certain transparent enamels. The Van Vrecks sent for him from England years ago. He buys jewels for the firm now, I believe. No doubt that's why he's in such a funk about burglars.
human
Fancy your knowing more about Mr. Smith than I know! Perhaps more than Mrs. Ellsworth knows!