The Art of Bidding

The Art of Bidding. Some do it by the raising of an eyebrow, some by a slight inclination of the head, some with a wink, some by adjusting their tie, some by elevating the catalogue — or a forefinger, some by the removal of their spectacles, another by replacing them, but the heathen — he does it by word of mouth.

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The Art of Bidding. Some do it by the raising of an eyebrow, some by a slight inclination of the head, some with a wink, some by adjusting their tie, some by elevating the catalogue — or a forefinger, some by the removal of their spectacles, another by replacing them, but the heathen — he does it by word of mouth.