"And yet, if Doris has set her heart on it, she'll have it done—you see," added Patty.
"True," said Mark. "And people will hardly think of seeking resemblances to middle-aged people in a sort of fancy picture. Better let it be done under our eye, Patty."
"I suppose so, since we cannot hinder its doing."
They returned to the kitchen.
"We have no objection, if you wish to make the picture, sir," said Mark.
"I should think not. I had settled that," said Doris.
"In return for your kindness," said the artist to Patty, "I will make a small portrait of her for your parlor."
So one sitting was given then and there, and others were arranged for.
When Earle came that evening he heard all the story, and then, being with Doris in the garden, they fell out over it, beginning as set forth in the opening of this chapter.
"I cannot and will not have another man gazing at you, studying your every look, carrying your face in his soul."