Skellig smiles when she speaks to him, and he nods. "I was looking first at these beaded pieces that have the smaller stones - the delicate nature is quite fine, it is rare to find such a steady hand to do the work."

He allows it to be known that his interest is piqued by her suggestion.

"And I would gladly see what you have with glass and silver," he adds. "It is also rare to find a seller that carries such works."

He does not tell her that money is no object, even if it is not in this instance.