Shall we have him in ?" "By all means! The last time he was here he offered you four thousand pounds for the blue Nattier," said Chloe, with a smile, pointing to the picture.
The Duchess gave orders; and an elderly man, with long black hair, swarthy complexion, fine eyes, and a peaked forehead, was admitted, and greeted by her, Mrs.Fairmile, and Dr.Lelius as an old acquaintance.

He sat down beside them, was given tea, and presented to Mr.and Mrs.
Barnes.

Daphne, who knew the famous dealer by sight and reputation perfectly well, was piqued that he did not recognize her.

Yet she well remembered having given him an important commission not more than a year before her marriage.
As soon as a cup of tea had been dispatched, Marcus came to the business.

He drew a small leather case out of the bag he had brought into the room with him; and the case, being opened, disclosed a small but marvellous piece of Sevres.
"There!" he said, pointing triumphantly to a piece on the Duchess's chimney-piece.