Elinor Wyllys, Volume 1 by Susan Fenimore Cooper
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"Just as you please," replied Miss Patsey. "I am always glad to
see my friends." Mr. Taylor, however, liked quick measures, and never postponed business if he could help it. "We came to see you, this afternoon, about our two youngest children; if you can conveniently take them into your school, it would suit us very well." Charlie, at that moment, returned with his picture in one hand, and a portfolio in the other. He was rather sorry to find the Taylors there, for he was far from admiring the gentleman. Mr. Wyllys was really anxious to see the piece, and asked to look at it at once. The canvass was placed near a window, in the proper light, and the covering removed. The Wyllyses were immediately struck with Charlie's rapid improvement; there was indeed, no comparison between the young man's first attempts at the art, and this last piece. His friends all congratulated him on his success, and Charlie was delighted. "This settles the question, I think, Miss Patsey," said Mr. Wyllys. "I suppose so," said Miss Patsey, with a shake of the head, and a smile. "I think I can see myself that this picture looks more natural than the first." "Quite a tasty painting," said Mr. Taylor, stepping up with a decided air towards the canvass. "I should conclude, however, |
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