"If I were Mrs. Jerry Paxton, I'd tell 'em to go plumb to ——. He could just manage them himself."
"Free woman!" taunted Jerry.
"You were a dear to come. I know it bored you," Jane interrupted.
"You didn't need me," said Bobs, as she left.
Jane sighed, and went to the dismantled table. Jerry, idly smoking, watched her.
"Where did you get the grand air, Jane?"
"Have I it?"
"You certainly have. It's a great thing for a beginner.... Two portraits, and of those two women. It is a very good start indeed, Mrs. Jerome Paxton."
"I'm glad."
"Do you want to be rich, Jane?"