A total want of thought in the rendering of the subject, disguised under dexterous technical tricks of the brush.

When you have seen one of that man's pictures, you have seen all.

He manufactures--he doesn't paint." Father Benwell came in while Romayne was speaking.

He went through the ceremonies of introduction to the master of Vange Abbey with perfect politeness, but a little absently.

His mind was bent on putting his suspicion of Stella to the test of confirmation.