The Foolish Virgin

"Mary Adams, you're a fool!" The single dimple in a smooth red cheek smiled in answer. "You're repeating yourself, Jane--" "You won't give him one hour's time for just three sittings?" "Not a second for one sitting--" "Hopeless!" Mary smiled provokingly, her white teeth gleaming in obstinate good humor. "He's the most distinguished artist in America--" "I've heard so." "It would be a liberal education for a girl of your training to know such a man--" "I'll omit that course of instruction."