As I started to tell you when I came in, I have two new pupils; and so"-- turning to the man again "I thank you for your offer, but we have decided not to sell the teapot at present." As she finished her sentence she stepped one side as if to make room for the strangers to reach the door.
William Henshaw frowned angrily--that was the man; but his eyes--the collector's eyes--sought the teapot longingly.

Before either the man or the collector could speak, however; Mrs.Greggory interposed quick words of remonstrance.
"But, Alice, my dear," she almost sobbed.

"You didn't wait to let me tell you.

Mr.Henshaw says it is worth a hundred dollars to him.

He will give us--a hundred dollars." "A hundred dollars!" echoed the girl, faintly.
It was plain to be seen that she was wavering.