14/88 The first is, I cannot add the excellences of his design to mine without knowing what those excellences are, which he will of course keep a secret. Second, it will not be easy to promote a coolness between such hot ones as they.' 'You make a mistake. It is only he who is so ardent. If we had any spirit, a bargain would be struck between us: you would appropriate his design; I should cause the coolness.' 'How could I appropriate his design ?' 'By copying it, I suppose.' 'Copying it ?' 'By going into his studio and looking it over.' Havill turned to Dare, and stared. |