The jeweler Edmond gets a competitor, Mr. Snyder, who specializes in imitations. Snyder challenges him and claims he can make a perfect imitation of a pearl Edmond chooses.
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Edmond Garter, juvelerare
Eva, Garters dotter
Sam Snyder
Dick, Snyders son
Farbror Gerhard
Bankir
Bella, bankirens älskarinna
Filip, Bellas betjänt
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