11/17 When you saw that charcoal drawing I made the other day, you laughed." "Well, it was funny." "That's just it. An artist wants to be able to make people feel like laughing or crying, for then he knows he has reached their soul." "I've got to look after the water for a few minutes, then I'll come back and help you carry your things," he said. "You're about through, aren't you ?" "Thank you; I'll be ready now in a few minutes. Go see to your water. How beautiful the west is now!" They stood silently for a few moments side by side, looking at the glory of the setting sun through banks of clouds and then down behind the purple mountain. |