He laughed softly and led the way to the door.
Now what I want to know is, is it possible that—?
This terrible thought has been haunting me day and night.
I have asked many Americans to tell me about this collector and his methods, but I can get no exact information. But it seems to be agreed that he would stick at nothing to get a coveted work beneath his roof. If I have many more such shocks as he gave me I shall give up paint altogether and specialise in photography or the three-colour process.
Anyway, it is God's own country, and I will tell you my further adventures as I have them. Tomorrow I am to attend a reception at the White House to hear ELLA WHEELER WILCOX recite an Ode at the President.
Yours, X. Y. Z.
Mr. Green. "IT DOESN'T SEEM TO ME TO LOOK QUITE RIGHT."
Artist (engaged solely on account of shortage of labour). "WELL, SIR, THE PANEL WAS A BIT ON THE LONG SIDE, BUT I THOUGHT I'D SPUN THE LETTERING OUT VERY NICE."