And it will so continue.
"But the facts are these: the average does not vary much.

A mediocrity, not disagreeable, always rules; supremity has been, is, and always will be the stick in the riffle around which the little whirlpool will always centre.

This year it happens to be Jose Querida who stems the sparkling mediocrity and sticks up from the bottom gravel making a fine little swirl.

Next year--or next decade it may be anybody--you, Annan, or Sam--perhaps," he added with a slight smile, "it might be I._Quand meme_.

The exhibitions are no rottener than they have ever been; and it's up to us to go about our business.