I have never seen anything done with a better grace.
On the easel hung an unfinished picture, representing the Piper of Hamelin surrounded by rats without number.

The Gipsy appeared to be much interested in it.
"I used to be a rat-catcher myself," he said.

"I learned the business under old Lee, who was the greatest rat-catcher in England.

I suppose you know, of course, sir, how to _draw_ rats ?" "Certainly," I replied.

"Oil of rhodium.