Possible Clues:

• This object can be reserved if seen before end of sale
• Object gently
• Odd wheels on extremely durable object
• Protest mildly, show reluctance
• Beg off
• Take exception, not being entirely sober
• Modest and shy, English cut out to show reluctance
• Be reluctant to get a letter from Greece in the red turn-up
• Dissent
• Object when odd newsman gets a rise