“Yes, it has been given to me.”
“Could you let me see it?”
June hesitated.
“I think I could,” she said, after a pause.
“Well, suppose you bring it round to my studio for me to look at?”
Again June hesitated.
“As you like, of course,” said Keller, carelessly. “I was only thinking it might be worth your while, that’s all. You see, I happen to know one or two dealers and people, and I might be able to find out for you just what it’s worth.”
June saw the force of this. She was in desperate straits, and this man had the appearance of a friend in need.
“Perhaps I will,” she said.
“Very well,” said the man. “When will you come?”