"He went on a spree last night. When he does that he always sleeps late."
Elsa was embarrassed, and there was another interval of silence. Then Mimi said:
"Is madam to have her portrait painted?"
"Yes."
"I know all those who come here to be painted," Mimi went on. "This is quite like home to me. I am his model. I don't have to pay for my portraits. Madam has a splendid profile."
"Please do not call me madam," Elsa said impatiently. "I am miss, like yourself."
"I beg your pardon," Mimi said. "I am not madam, either. My name is Mimi."
"My name is Elsa."
"Oh, I know; I have heard of you. You are very rich as well as very beautiful. I know what it means to be rich. Once our family was well off, and I did not have to work as a model."
"I am sorry you have been unfortunate," Elsa said.