"I am bored; I am stale; a thrill, of whatever sort, would stir my blood.

Animated by purely selfish motives, I now insist upon a serious consideration of my offer.

First, you say I 'wouldn't, couldn't'; I assure you that I would, could--and _shall_, provided I can qualify as a salesman." Coverly admitted without much argument that anybody could probably effect a sale in this instance, if the diamonds were plainly marked with their prices; it would be a mere question of displaying the goods.
That was not the point.

Gray was a rich, a busy man--the idea was fantastic.
"Why, you're offering to do this as an accommodation to an old friend, and your time is probably worth more than our whole profit on the sale would amount to." "My time is worth nothing.

If you hesitate to intrust this king's ransom to me, I'll go personally responsible for its value.