But you never came....

And I _did_ like you so much." Valerie said in a sweet, surprised way: "Do you know what I am ?" "Yes; you sit for artists." "I am a professional model," said Valerie.

"I don't believe you understood that, did you ?" "Yes, I did," said the countess.

"You pose for the ensemble, too." Valerie looked at her incredulously: "Do you think you would really care to know me?
I, an artist's model, and you, the Countess d'Enver ?" "I was Nellie Jackson before that." She leaned across the table, smiling, with heightened colour; "I believe I'd never have to pretend with you.

The minute I saw you I liked you.