“Sit down in that chair and try. You will find pencils and drawing paper before you. I will mention one or two particulars in which I want you to deviate from the original.”
Chester sat down and was soon deep in his task. He felt that it was important for him to do his best. He could understand that, though the professor was a kind-hearted man, he would be a strict critic.
He therefore worked slowly and carefully, and it was nearly an hour before he raised his head and said:
“I have finished.”
“Show the sketch to me,” said the professor.
Chester handed it to him.
He examined it with critical attention. Gradually his face lighted up with pleasure.
“Admirably done!” he exclaimed. “You have carried out my wishes.”
“Then you are satisfied, sir?”
“Entirely.”