But the story now is plain to all who can read.[1] It was thus that he lost his money; and then, not having prospered very well with his drawing lessons in Paris or elsewhere, he was fain to take up literature as a profession.

It is a business which has its allurements.

It requires no capital, no special education, no training, and may be taken up at any time without a moment's delay.

If a man can command a table, a chair, pen, paper, and ink, he can commence his trade as literary man.

It is thus that aspirants generally do commence it.