We've had enough of daubing; drop it; quit.

You cannot paint, so make an end of it."

"That's sense," said all; "you cannot, why pretend?"

The Dauber rose and put his easel by.

"You've said enough," he said, "now let it end.

Who cares how bad my painting may be? I

Mean to go on, and, if I fail, to try.

However much I miss of my intent,

If I have done my best I'll be content.

"You cannot understand that. Let it be.