That is what we English call being “Practical.”

Believe me,
Faithfully yours,

JOHN RUSKIN.

[1] Daily Telegraph, 30th January, 1871. [↑]

[2] Carlyle’s Frederick, Book IV., chap. iii. [↑]

FORS CLAVIGERA.

LETTER IV.

Denmark Hill,
1st April, 1871.