I must finish it at home." "Permit me to see it, Sir James!" requested Jack.

"Ah!" he exclaimed, as the painting was turned towards him.

"What would my poor mother say to it ?" "I was sorry to see that about your mother, Jack," observed Hogarth.
"What of her ?" exclaimed Jack, starting up.

"Is she dead ?" "No--no," answered Hogarth.

"Don't alarm yourself.