They differed greatly in price, and, so he fancied, almost as much in tone.

It discouraged him to note, however, that several of those he thought the finest in tone were among the very cheapest in the lot.

Pondering this, and staring in hopeless puzzlement from one to another of the big black shiny monsters, he suddenly thought of something.
"I would rather not decide for myself," he said, "I know so little about it.

If you don't mind, I will have a friend of mine, a skilled musician, step in and make a selection.

I have so much confidence in--in her judgment." He added hurriedly, "It will involve only a day or two's delay." The next moment he was sorry he had spoken.