But seeing that she looked disappointed, he gave in, and said she should be photographed just as she wished; and off she ran to change her attire.

She went up to her room a picturesque, homely working girl, and she came down a tidy, awkward-looking young woman, with all her finery on, and all her charm off.
The Disagreeable Man grunted, but said nothing.
Then Hans arrived, and then came the posing, which caused much amusement.

They both stood perfectly straight, just as a soldier stands before presenting arms.

Both faces were perfectly expressionless.

The Disagreeable Man was in despair.
"Look happy!" he entreated.
They tried to smile, but the anxiety to do so produced an expression of melancholy which was too much for the gravity of the photographer.