"It's not for sale," said the proprietor.
"Look," said the collector," that cat is dirty and probably half wild, but I'm eccentric. I like cats that way. I'll raise my offer to 100 dollars."
"It's a deal," said the proprietor, and pocketed money on the spot.
"For that sum I'm sure you won't mind throwing in the saucer," said the connoisseur. "The kitten seems so happy drinking from it."
"Not a chance," said the proprietor firmly. "That's my lucky saucer.
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