“Let’s see!” Everyone else was curious since Henry really liked Frank’s gift, only to be disappointed when they saw that it was just a painting.
Gina rolled her eyes. “What’s so impressive about that?” “Exactly.” Peter pursed his lips. “Some dull paintings are worth a lot less than the porcelain vase.”
finish school, not knowing who he is?” Cindy pointed at Frank. “What, just because he said so? He could say it’s by King Arthur for all I care!” “Haha!” Zeb laughed. “Sir, I don’t mind telling you but paintings are easiest to fake, especially if they’re old. No canvas would be preserved this well–the way I see it, it’s fake.” Gina and the others nodded repeatedly. “Exactly. Mr. Larkin is right.” They had not the faintest idea about antique or art, but if Zeb said so, then it
Peter then
quickly put it away and snapped. “Shut it. I think this is the real deal, and I like it.” He could not
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