crowd gasped and then sighed in relief when he caught the diamond.
having total confidence in himself and his ability, the juggler told the crowd he would throw it up one more time. this time it would be so high that it would be out of sight for a moment. again, they begged him not to do it.
but with the confidence of all his years of experience, he threw the diamond high into the air. it actually did disappear for a moment. then the diamond returned into view sparkling in the sunlight. at that moment, the ship lurched and the diamond dropped into the sea and was lost forever.
we all feel 