Quinn skims the surface thoughts of the clerk. The man was thinking on two lines of thought: why that other guy had left so quickly. Was this potential buyer one of the special people Forten had mentioned? Jim had a conviction that he wasn't to mention anything about the special items unless they followed the script.
He had some anxiety about Forten, as the boss had told him to let the new worker use the back room. There were expensive pieces back there, and was Forten going to be mad at him when something went missing?
The woman considered Mabel for a moment. "Interesting and old?" She repeated. We have the new Wizard of Oz display. Those hold their value quite well. We also have two new couture dresses which I believe could be your size. They were lovingly cared for. We have a few more items, if you could let me know your interests.
"Regarding the desk: do you have a specfic era or something with character?
We have one Queen Anne style writing table. A true rare find, we have an Victorian Mahogany And Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk. It is from 1880." The sales woman made her suggestions.
"I don't recall a pocket watch off the top of my head. I would be glad to walk you over to my associate who knows about jewelry, if you wish. I can show you the desks if you would like to follow me."
Quinn and Mable, give me a Wits + Composure, -1 mod please