Caelia's smile widened slowly throughout the tour, but his smile redoubled when he saw Lisa's eyes find Brooke's anklet and not imediatly respond.  When next her eyes lit upon his housekeeper Caelia's voice, deep and intoxicating as brandy, spoke again, "Ah, I see you've found my most precious treasure.  This is Brooke, wiser than any book, more beautiful than any painting, rarer than any jewel."  He reached out a long arm to touch Brooke's cheek tenderly.  "She is my riches beyond measure."