"And we have been to all the studios." "Not to all--heaven forbid!" cried Mrs.Light.

"But to a number that I have had pointed out by artistic friends.

I delight in studios: they are the temples of the beautiful here below.

And if you are a novice, Mr.
Hudson," she went on, "you have already great admirers.

Half a dozen people have told us that yours were among the things to see." This gracious speech went unanswered; Roderick had already wandered across to the other side of the studio and was revolving about Miss Light.