11/17 But if you would allow me to come at any time, Sir, I should be very deeply obliged. I am devoted to my art, Sir." "Oh! you mean to be an artist ?" "Perhaps, Sir." "Phit! phit! Don't do any such silly thing, Sir. An artist! Why how much does an artist make in a year ?" "Well, Sir, the money I don't know about, but the fame!" "Oh! the fame! The fiddle, Sir! You are capable of better things." "For instance, Mr.Burt--" "Trade, Sir, trade--trade. That is the way to fortune in this country. Get rid of your fol-de-rol notions about art. |