"Do you know any thing about water-coloring?"
"No;" rather hesitatingly, for she was not at all certain as to the precise nature of water-coloring.
"I keep several young ladies at work. It requires taste, practice, and a certain degree of genius, artistic ability."
"I meant the first thought of the picture," said Charlie, blushing. "Some one must know how it is to be made."
"Yes, certainly."
"If you would look at these"—
She opened her parcel, and spread them before him.
"Did you do them?"
He asked the question in astonishment.