Then we'll talk further." "I'll go to work this afternoon," said Falcon eagerly; then with affected surprise, "Bless me; I forgot.

I have no palette, no canvas, no colors.

You couldn't lend me a couple of sovereigns to buy them, could you ?" "Ay, sir; I could.

But I woan't.

I'll lend ye the things, though, if you have a mind to go with me and buy 'em." Falcon agreed, with a lofty smile; and the purchases were made.
Mr.Falcon painted a landscape or two out of his imagination.