MICH. Do you indeed?

AUDR. (impulsively). Let me kiss that portrait!

(Leaning forward to do it.)

MICH. (peremptorily). No.

(Intercepts and stops her.)

AUDR. Why not?

MICH. I’d rather you didn’t.

AUDR. You don’t think I’m good enough.

MICH. I cannot allow you.

AUDR. Who painted it?