A wonder picture of Warble—made face, and all.

“Pleathe—Pleathe—” she held out her hand, and he dropped the miniature into it.

“Why don't you hit it off better with your husband?” he demanded.

“Don't ask me things when you know everything yourself.”

“I do. I paint a miniature of a face, and I get a soul laid bare.”

“Your name? Your silly first name—”

“It's a nickname.”

“For what?”

“Areopagitica.”

“Sweet—sweet—” cooed Warble, dimpling.