MAGGIE [relieved]. Saved.
MARGARET. If I find John in a propitious mood I shall take
pleasure, for your sake, in telling him about your beauty. Just
as you are sitting now would be a lovely pose.
MAGGIE [to MARGARET]. We can go now.
HETTY [to HARRIET]. Don't let her think she is doing us a favor.
HARRIET. It will give me pleasure to add my name to your
husband's list of patronesses.
MAGGIE [excitedly to MARGARET]. Run home and tell John the good
news.
MARGARET [leisurely to HARRIET]. I little guessed when I came for
a pleasant chat about old times that it would develop into
business arrangements. I had no idea, Harriet, that you had any
intention of being painted. By Le Grange, too. Well, I came just
in time to rescue you.
MAGGIE [to MARGARET]. Run home and tell John. Hurry, hurry!
HETTY [to HARRIET]. You managed the order very neatly. She
doesn't suspect that you wanted it.
HARRIET. Now if I am not satisfied with my portrait I shall blame
you, Margaret, dear. I am relying upon your opinion of John's
talent.
MAGGIE [to MARGARET]. She doesn't suspect what you came for.
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