I assure you her loveliness is of a most exquisite character!" "No doubt!" I said, dryly.

"I take your word for it.

I am no judge of a fair face or form.

And now, my good friend, do not think me churlish if I request you leave me in solitude for the present.

Between three and four o'clock I shall be at your studio." He rose at once to take his leave.