So he brought the picture of the Italian mother from his room.

She regarded it critically, but with no sign of approval or disapproval.
"What do you think of it ?" she asked.
"It's a most remarkable piece of work!" he said emphatically--wishing he could bring in that picture of Maggie as additional evidence supporting his opinion.
She made no further comment, and it was up to Larry to keep the conversation alive.

"What is the most Mr.Hunt ever was paid for a painting?
I mean one of what he swears at as his `pretty pictures' ?" "I believe about two thousand dollars." That was part of the information necessary to Larry's plan.
"Miss Sherwood, I'm going to ask another favor of you.

In connection with a bet I made with Mr.Hunt.I want to talk with a picture dealer--the best one there is.

I can't very well go to him.