Pettingill was no imitator, but he created an effect which was superbly in keeping with the period he had chosen.

Against it the rich costumes, with their accompaniment of wigs and powdered hair, shone out resplendent.

With great difficulty the artist had secured for Monty a costume in white satin and gold brocade, which might once have adorned the person of Louis himself.

It made him feel like a popinjay, and it was with infinite relief that he took it off an hour or so after dawn.

He knew that things had gone well, that even Mrs.Dan was satisfied; but the whole affair made him heartsick.