And if the necklace were of opals, when that time came for them the gems would lose their fire and colour, grow ashy grey, fall apart and become dust, nothing but dust.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr
Then as the match went out, all became an ashy darkness again.
"The Debit Account"
Oliver Onions
"He's done for," muttered Dawes, ashy pale.
"The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley"
Bertram Mitford