"At least it _ought_ to concern only you.

And I can't assure you too positively that I'm the last person in the world to want to pry; but--" "You must kindly remember," said Priam, interrupting, "that you bought that picture this morning simply _as_ a picture, on its merits.

You have no authority to attach my name to it, and I must ask you not to do so." "Certainly," agreed Mr.Oxford.

"I bought it as a masterpiece, and I'm quite content with my bargain.

I want no signature." "I haven't signed my pictures for twenty years," said Priam.
"Pardon me," said Mr.Oxford.