MARGARET. If you really wish to be painted, why don't you give a
little more and have a portrait really worth while? John might be
induced to do you for a little below his usual price considering
that you used to be such good friends.
HETTY [in glee]. Hurrah!
HARRIET [quietly to MARGARET]. That's very nice of you to suggest
-- of course I don't know ----
MAGGIE [in fear]. For God's sake, say yes.
MARGARET [quietly to HARRIET]. Of course, I don't know whether
John would. He is very peculiar in these matters. He sets his
value on his work and thinks it beneath him to discuss price.
HETTY [to MAGGIE]. You needn't try to make us feel small.
MARGARET. Still, I might quite delicately mention to him that
inasmuch as you have many influential friends you would be very
glad to -- to ----
MAGGIE [to HETTY]. Finish what I don't want to say.
HETTY [to HARRIET]. Help her out.
HARRIET. Oh, yes, introductions will follow the exhibition of my
portrait. No doubt I ----
HETTY [to HARRIET]. Be patronizing.
HARRIET. No doubt I shall be able to introduce your husband to
his advantage.
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