"I wish you would see what you can do," he cordially said.

"Perhaps the lady only purchased it to fill a place on the walls of her drawing room.

I, at least, would like to be allowed to open it and have you take the particulars.

If she has no objection, you might be able to order me a replica." Lilienthal stood musing for a moment with his ferret eyes gleaming under their bushy brows.

"I might try! Suppose you look in here after your lunch.