6/25 which." The newly-fledged peeress proceeded to explain that her own idea had been that she should be painted wearing her state robes and coronet--plus any additional jewels which could find place on her person. "Only, if it is of them you require a portrait, you must go to Gregoire Marni. He paints still-life." Rooke came into the room and greeted his visitors with outstretched hands. "This is good of busy people like yourselves--" He caught sight of the third figure standing a little behind the Fentons and stopped abruptly. His eyes seemed to flinch for a moment. |