TRICKS OF THE TRADE
QUESTION OF TASTE A French artist had painted the portrait of a wealthy woman from Boston, who rolused to accept it because she said her beloved poodle didn't recognise her likeness. Not wishing to risk the publicity of a lawsuit, the painter pondered a few days, then wrote the woman that he had made certain subtle changes, he felt sure would please her. Shortly before she was due at the studio, he carefully rubbed a piece' of fresh bacon over the face of the portrait. The woman inspected the painting criticallj', holding her poodle on leash. "See." she exclaimed, "he still doesn't lecognise me." "But, madame," said the artist,, "dogs are near-sighted. Hold the little darling closer to the picture" She held the dog up, he sniffed the aroma of bacon and made frantic efforts to kiss the painted imago of his mistress. "See, he adores your likeness,' commented the painter, whose troubles were over.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 135, 13 March 1940, Page 6
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159TRICKS OF THE TRADE Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 135, 13 March 1940, Page 6
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