"That is what they all told me. I have not yet seen my bonds and jewels."
"We will talk about that later on. What I desire to know is, who is the lady whose portrait I see here?"
"What business is it of yours who the lady is?"
"I tell you I know the original."
"Then why do you ask me who she is?"
The question was a cute one.
"There is a mystery here."
"Is there?"
"There is."
The old man appeared to be a clear-headed, nervy individual, although he might be a miser.