The lady was inclined to be refulgent on the slightest provocation, and when Rooke had discussed with her his ideas for her portrait she had indignantly repudiated his suggestion that only a simple evening gown and furs should be worn.
"But it will look like the picture of a mere nobody," she had protested.

"Of--of just anyone!" "Of anyone--or someone," came Rooke's answer.

"The portrait of a great lady should be able to indicate.

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