Won't you smile a while for me, Sara?

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Meet Sara, who just recently celebrated her eighth birthday! As a gift to the lady (and the lady who adores her), my good friend Roger bestowed upon me the honor of immortalizing her. Though far more dazzling in the fur, as no mere painting could possibly capture the intelligence and beauty of this snout turner, whatsoever there are by way of imperfections can hardly be attributed to a lack of dedication on the part of this beguiled portraitist.