"It is very good," said Lord Carresford.—Page 189.
"Who taught you to draw?" he asked rather abruptly.
"No one," said Jack; "I just did it. My father was an artist, and mother thinks that may be the reason why I can do it. Please, sir, would you mind telling me if it's very bad?"
"It is very good," said Lord Carresford heartily; "remarkably good for a boy of your age. You will be an artist when you grow up, or I am much mistaken."
Jack's face was radiant.
"Do you really think so?" he asked breathlessly. "Oh, I'm so glad. I should like so very, very much to be an artist."
"Why are you so anxious on the subject?" Lord Carresford asked, with a kindly glance at the flushed, eager little face.
"I think it's partly because my father was one, but mostly because I want to make money," said Jack.