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A Diamond Merchant

A Diamond Merchant

A diamond merchant acquired a large gem. Another merchant came to know about this diamond and visited the diamond merchant while he was still in his prayers.
The merchant made his fair offer to buy the gem. The buyer merchant did not realize that the seller merchant had not yet completed his prayers.
When the buyer did not receive any reply. He felt that he had offended the seller and increased his offer price.
Once the diamond merchant completed his prayers, he replied that I will take your First Offer.
Why did he accept the First Offer while subsequent offer was higher?
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