Because what if an important patron should stop by?

Throughout his career Douglas attracted commissions from wealthy and important patrons.

The Elector was the most important patron of the reforms.

During this time, he became an important patron of the arts.

The Medici family were the most important patrons of this church.

Yes, I harbored a very important patron when he was in need.

He said that older industrial houses had always been important patrons of the arts, augmenting limited government resources with private money.

The cost was borne by Parker, perhaps Day's most important patron.

Louise von Bose was an important patron of the arts.

The Bronfman family is an important patron of the arts in this country.