I believe I have a copy of one of the sketches with me. (_He tears a sheet
from a note book and hands it to Uncle Richard._)

UNCLE RICHARD (_looking at it wrong side up_)

A sketch. I see. Of course it is unfinished?

RICHARD

Yes. But then, no painting should be what you call "finished." A work of
art can only be finished by the mental effort of appreciation on the part
of the spectator. Photographs and chromos are _finished_--that's why they
are dead.

UNCLE RICHARD

I was not aware of the fact. But ... you will remember, Richard, that in
my letter I asked you to visit me?

RICHARD

Of course. And I shall be very pleased to stay for a few days. Very kind
of you to ask me.

UNCLE RICHARD

Not at all, Richard, not at all! I--

RICHARD