The Hunt Is On.

After the hat night, I took off my mother’s rings (engagement, wedding and another gold band) and put them on top of the chest of drawers. Also there were the excess contents of my usual handbag when I transferred what was necessary into the bag I was using to go out with. I had started tidying up before going to bed and put some things into a plastic bag which already held rubbish. Additionally the bottom drawer of the chest of drawers was slightly open.

I suspect you are ahead of me here.

I ended up finding only the two wedding bands with the engagement ring missing.

First off I had a quick look at the front of the open drawer and then I emptied the bag and had a look through that.

No luck, so gave it up till morning.

In the morning I went down on my hands and knees and looked under the near by furniture, with still no luck. So I emptied out the bottom drawer onto the bed and put everything back carefully. In doing so I found a rain hat which I thought completely lost.

I went to the kitchen to collect another plastic bag in order to transfer the contents carefully from one to the other. Before doing that I had a thorough check on the top of the chest of drawers - no luck, and then took the lid off a little dish .

And there it was!

Phew.

It is not just the monetary value; it is the sentimental value which is so important.