Is she so _very_ beautiful ?" Billy spoke a little soberly.
"Yes--and no." The artist lifted his head alertly.

What Billy called his "painting look" came to his face.

"It isn't that her features are so regular--though her mouth and chin are perfect.

But her face has so much character, and there's an elusive something about her eyes--Jove! If I can only catch it, it'll be the best thing yet that I've ever done, Billy." "Will it?
I'm so glad--and you'll get it, I know you will," claimed Billy, clearing her throat a little nervously.
"I wish I felt so sure," sighed Bertram.

"But it'll be a great thing if I do get it--J.