Martin discovers that the long-time curator, Wilbur Canfield, is not happy. He has just acquired an expensive Egyptian piece for the museum, but the museum's board is questioning the authenticity of this acquisition. Canfield himself is now questioning his own abilities, as he feels he may be too old to do his work properly. The board calls in independent expert, Pietro Donati. Martin will know the piece's authenticity, if he can only get a look at it.