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Lyla Thomas hired Robert Picasso to paint two portraits, one of her and one of her children. Robert completed Lyla's portrait, but because of other commitments, he delegated the duty to do the portrait of the children to Jack Pluff. Robert did not tell Lyla about the delegation and when the portraits were unveiled, she was satisfied and paid him -- but she did think the children's portrait was not up to snuff. About a month later, one of her children told her about Jack painting their portrait. Lyla complained to Picasso but he said there was no clause in their contract prohibiting delegation and so he had a right to do this. Lyla argued that he had no such right. Who is correct here? Explain.