Matisse reacted with anger as Picasso was misbehaving in front of the Geisha. As Picasso's laughter became louder and harder, Matisse could no longer tolerate Picasso's childish antics. Matisse reacted with a series of strong backhands shooing Picasso away as if he were trying to swat a fly. But upon seeing Picasso's disarming smile, Matisse caved in with a heartfelt grin. "I said behave yourself," pleaded Matisse tenderly. "Just for once, stop acting like the dirty old man you are." "I'm a dirty old man?!," challenged Picasso, trying to speak with laughter spitting out of his mouth. "If you're her Saint Christopher, then I'm a Virgin."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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"So tell me, why does she pose for you in the dark?" continued Picasso. "Don't you know that precious gems sparkle best in the light? Why I have a good mind to bring her out from this darkness and into the light for all Paris to see. Let Paris see what a precious little gem you keep all locked up for yourself in this cage you call your

Master Studio."

 

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