CHAPTER X.The Cavaliere.
There befell at last a couple of days during which Rowland was unable to go to the hotel.

Late in the evening of the second one Roderick came into his room.

In a few moments he announced that he had finished the bust of his mother.
"And it 's magnificent!" he declared.

"It 's one of the best things I have done." "I believe it," said Rowland.

"Never again talk to me about your inspiration being dead." "Why not?
This may be its last kick! I feel very tired.