“I received ten dollars for each.”
Chester’s eyes opened with surprise.
“Why,” he said, “they are small. It couldn’t have taken you long to draw them.”
“Probably half an hour for each one.”
“And you received ten dollars each?”
“Yes, but don’t gauge such work by the time it takes. It is the idea that is of value. The execution is a minor matter.”
Chester looked thoughtful.
“I should like to be an artist,” he said, after a pause.
“Won’t you give me a specimen of your work? You have seen mine.”
“I have not done any comic work, but I think I could.”