If You Loved Me
“"Say that again. How many?" "We sold eight of your paintings tonight." Liz Havers adjusted the silk scarf that accessorized her gold suit so perfectly, "It's an incredible opening night for an unknown artist." Behind Liz, a big sign displayed the words: Introducing Jamila A Strong Young Northwestern Talent It was Liz who had suggested she sign her paintings with her exotic given name instead of the more common Jamie she normally used, and no surname. Mystery sells paintings, said Liz, and i...t would do no harm to surround Jamie's image with a tinge of mystery.
The gallery was empty now, but an hour ago it had been swarming with people. One, an art critic for a national newspaper, had told Jamie he expected to see a lot more of her work in the years to come.
"You're off duty now," said Liz gently, taking the glass from Jamie's hands. "Stop nursing this glass—you've been carrying this same glass of champagne around all evening. Go home and get some sleep. When you wake up, start painting.MoreLess
The gallery was empty now, but an hour ago it had been swarming with people. One, an art critic for a national newspaper, had told Jamie he expected to see a lot more of her work in the years to come.
"You're off duty now," said Liz gently, taking the glass from Jamie's hands. "Stop nursing this glass—you've been carrying this same glass of champagne around all evening. Go home and get some sleep. When you wake up, start painting.MoreLess
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