Is it true or merely a canard, that the French photographers have introduced property babies into their studios to do duty instead of the squalling, kicking, little darlings which so often destroy the tempers of the most amiable of operators? ... I remember hearing it stated that the portrait of a baby which was published some time ago in conjunction with the Princess of Wales was not a royal baby at all. Infant royalty had rebelled, and spoiled a good negative in which the Princess was perfect.