The poem displays the mans thoughts on their relationship and it is clear that throughout the poem the man is one of thoughts, not actions. The couples' relationship in `Portrait Of a Lady' was formed on their snobby interest in classical music. The lady attempts to compose an emotional connection between them, however, such attempts are seen as tiring and unattractive to her companion; The lady comments; `You do not know how much they mean to me, my friends, And how, how rare and strange...