`` Never ! I thought at first that I could not serve two masters , but in trying to be faithful to one I find I am nearer and dearer to the other . My cares and duties are growing lighter every day -LRB- or I have learned to bear them better -RRB- , and when my leisure does come I shall know how to use it , for my head is full of ambitious plans , and I feel that I can do something now . '' All the old enthusiasm shone in her eyes , and a sense of power betrayed itself in voice and gesture as she spoke . `` I believe it , '' he said heartily . `` You have learned the secret , as that proves . '' Psyche looked at the childish image as he pointed to it , and into her face there came a motherly expression that made it very sweet . `` That little sister was so dear to me I could not fail to make her lovely , for I put my heart into my work . The year has gone , but I do n't regret it , though this is all I have done . '' `` You forget your three wishes ; I think the year has granted them . '' `` What were they ? '' `` To possess beauty in yourself , the power of seeing it in all things , and the art of reproducing it with truth . '' She colored deeply under the glance which accompanied the threefold compliment , and answered with grateful humility , -- `` You are very kind to say so ; I wish I could believe it . '' Then , as if anxious to forget herself , she added rather abruptly , -- `` I hear you think of giving your Adam a mate , -- have you begun yet ? '' `` Yes , my design is finished , all but the face . '' `` I should think you could image Eve 's beauty , since you have succeeded so well with Adam 's . '' `` The features perhaps , but not the expression . That is the charm of feminine faces , a charm so subtile that few can catch and keep it . I want a truly womanly face , one that shall be sweet and strong without being either weak or hard . A hopeful , loving , earnest face with a tender touch of motherliness in it , and perhaps the shadow of a grief that has softened but not saddened it . ''
`` It will be hard to XXXXX a face like that . ''
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