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No. Nature persuaded me into it, and Nature made these soft, delicate primroses. She touched the flowers at her breast. Surely it seems strange that so much gentle beauty and sordid cruelty should go hand-in-hand?
Dont.... Perhaps when Gilbert is better
Its very clever, very clever, she stammered, but II dont like the way you have depicted me. It isnt the nicestme.
I am delighted to make your acquaintance, said Image, with his old-world formality. I have heard your praises sung, but never found myself in your company before. I saw one of your portraits photographed for an illustrated paper I found in Japan. I understand you are engaged on a portrait of our hostess?
Claudia looked at the boy and motioned him to silence. Dont be foolish, I was only jesting. You mustnt be so sensitive.... Then, as they walked up the steps together she said smilingly, If you say silly things like that, you shant come out with me again. But, seriously, Mrs. Rivington has been wanting to meet you for a long time. I think she fancies that if she gets to know you the portrait will come cheaper. But she is well able to pay, so dont take any notice when she hints at her poverty of purse. She is a woman who would try and get a discount off her seat in heaven.
Come in, do. Joey, this is my sister-in-law. You[174] know Joey? You may not know me, but you know Joey all right. Joey Robins on the Razzle-Dazzle! My! that was a good number, wasnt it?
Youre a duck, Joey. Polly! Polly! Bring in a bottle of fizz. Sharps the word! Yes, Joey, its a special occasion and Id like her to have some too. You knowspeaking to both of themI never take nothing until after Ive done my work, unless its a glass of stout, but Joeys got to drink me a proper health. Come on, Polly, bring a glass for yourself.
A bit of a gamble if you only stake on worldly success, said Paton quietly.
She did not tell her sister that Lorna Rivingtons[103] rather sharp reply had been, Your sister and he are such great friends that I am sure he would do it if she asked him. Instead she whispered in her sisters ear, Why dont you ask Mr. Image? He is such a nice, obliging dear.