8/12 But if you'd come with me through the Blue Mountains and caricature yourself exploring the Jenolan Caves--like the "Lady of Quality" in the Dolomite Country I could do something with that.' Mrs Gildea alluded to their first and only collaboration as author and artist. And if I did perhaps I could make money enough to keep me out here for a year or two travelling about.' Joan Gildea looked up in a startled way from the drawing she had been studying, and asked with some eagerness: 'Biddy, do you really mean that you are thinking of stopping out here for a year or two ?' 'I do. I want to shake myself free from the old clogs. I want to be honest with myself and with--with the people who ARE honest with themselves. |