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 "Why, I—I suppose we are empowered to get the highest price possible for the picture," replied the other, viewing Miles narrowly. "Fifty dollars is an extremely low figure to place on a picture of that sort, and"

"Exactly!" said Miles, eagerly. "My own idea! I thought that possibly seventy-five—or eighty?"

"Suppose you place your own figure," suggested the salesman. "Let me bring the picture where you can see it. There! Now, I call that a remarkable piece of work, sir. Observe the lighting, sir. Splendid, isn't it?"

"Splendid," answered Miles, warmly. "I—er—I forgot to say that if I bought the picture I should want to have it now."

"We can deliver it this evening, sir, to any address in the city."