I was just thinking—didn't your husband say an evening frock?
OLGA
Yes. Herman wants me painted décolletée—in an evening gown; just a head and shoulders, you know. I would have preferred a street dress.
KARL
I'm afraid I agree with Herman on that point. But have you?... Didn't you?... Where is the dress?
OLGA
Oh, I thought you would only be painting my face the first sitting.
KARL, comes C., laughs
So you thought I began at the top of a portrait and painted down?
OLGA, hesitating