There was a singleness of attitude in him, as in all persons reared to a purpose.

It was that certain self-centeredness which is not egotism, yet a subconsciousness of self in all acts.

He was the finished product of a specific, life-long training, and the confidence in his atmosphere was the confidence of one aware of his skill and prepared at all times.
Besides these three, there were two women, both in the garments of the ancient atelier.

One was bemarked with clay; the other was stained with paint.

Laodice knew at a glance that she looked at a gathering of artists.
"Evidently a gift from John," the little girl was saying.