After Washington Otis removes the blood-stain in the library with Pinkerton's, Sir Simon is forced to find a way of recreating it. As real blood is a "very difficult thing" to get hold of, Sir Simon steals some of Virginia's paints to recreate the stain. This explains why Virginia is so upset with him and, in Chapter Five, she vents her anger:
"It is you who are rude, and horrid, and vulgar, and as for dishonesty, you know you stole the paints out of my box."
Each time that a member of the family removes the stain, Sir Simon goes to the library and paints it again. This action adds a humorous element to this scene, as it is revealed that Sir Simon quickly ran out of red paint and was forced to use green and yellow. Virginia's comment reinforces this sense of humor:
"For whoever heard of emerald-green blood?"
Despite feeling upset with Sir Simon for the theft of her paints, Virginia soon forgives him as she realizes the extent of his suffering.
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