"[...] "I wish first, however," he went on, "to say a word or two about them. I obtained them with the greatest difficulty, from the Crosslett-Billingtons, of whom you have doubtless often heard." "Never in my life," said Crane. Reed raised his eyebrows. "He is one of our most distinguished citizens. His collection of tapestry, his villa at Capri-Ah, well, but that is immaterial! The family is now abroad, and has in consequence consented, as a personal favor to me, to[...]."