"Maybe I have." Her father responded, although the smile of his face confirmed that he had, indeed, brought her a gift. He pulled the slim silk-covered box from his pocket, and handed it to her. "I think it will match your dress beautifully, Lady Patience." He told her as she took it. "I hope you will like it." He added, still smiling. "The stone was brought from a long way away. India, in fact. It's called the Tigress Stone. The chain is filigree silver, so you will have to be careful with it."