May I see it ?" Larry hesitated.

But he believed he had the dealer almost "sold"; a little more and Mr.Graham would be convinced.

So he brought in Maggie's portrait.

The dealer looked it over with a face which he tried to keep expressionless.
"How much is this one ?" he asked at length.
"It is not for sale." "It will bring more money than the other.

It's a more interesting subject." "That's why I'm keeping it," said Larry.