Andrea studies the young woman in front of her. She’s wearing a simple dress made out of a light, expertly woven cotton. The dress looks as if it was custom-made for her—it shows off her slim waist and petite figure. Her face is lovely and classically beautiful. Her large, green eyes are framed by dark curly lashes, and her heart-shaped lips are a natural pale pink. Her expression is kind and friendly but she seems a bit shy.
“Andrea, let me introduce to you to Rebecca Arlington,” Sophie says. “She’s the daughter of a friend of mine, and she’s just come back to the country. She grew up abroad, you see. She saw some of your sketches, and she fell in love with your work.”
“Miss Arlington, it’s nice to meet you too,” Andrea says.
Rebecca smiles and reaches into her handbag. She pulls out
