After all, though, one can force one's self to use pencils and brushes; it's a different thing when all has to come from the brain.

If you haven't a quiet mind--" "What disturbs you ?" Miriam asked, watching him.
"Oh, there's always something.

I wish you could give me a share of your equanimity.

Never mind, I shall try.

By-the-bye, I ought to have a word with Mrs.Lessingham and Cecily before I go.