Calico Illustrated Classics: Picture of Dorian Gray

Calico Illustrated Classics: Picture of Dorian Gray — page 3
Dorian Gray Is that his name asked Lord Henry walking across the studio Yes Basil replied Lord Henry stared at the portrait with intrigue And where did you meet Dorian Gray The story is simple the painter said Two months ago I attended a party at Lady Brandon’s estate You know we poor artists must show ourselves in society from time to time I was there about ten minutes when I had the feeling that someone was watching me I turned halfway around and saw Dorian Gray for the fi rst time I knew right off that he was a fascinating person yet I felt a chill of fear But once Lady Brandon introduced us we became friends at once Lord Henry nodded And you see him often Nearly every day now that I’m painting his portrait He has inspired me Because of him I am a better artist 6