[Illustration:
_Our very busiest Society Portrait Painter (who has rushed back to his
studio after a luncheon in Park Lane)._ "I'm late, Mrs. Faulkner.
Anybody come?"
_Studio Caretaker._ "Yes, Sir. I've already shown a lady up to the
dressing-room."
_Portrait Painter._ "Is it the Countess of West Middlesex or Lady Vera
Valtravers?"
_Studio Caretaker._ "I'm sure I can't say, Sir. They're that covered up
with powder and paint I can't tell one from t'other."]
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