Singin' and speakin'
are closely allied, startin' from the same source. And hand-painting it
allus seemed to me, is really elocution in oils; for a be-yutiful picture
is a silent talker. What suggestions it brings to us as we look upon a
paintin' of a wreath of flowers, or fruit, or a handsome lady! This art
is lastin'. Speakin' and singin' is over as soon as they is done. So I
have often thought that had I only time I'd hand-paint; but bein' a busy
man I've had to content myself with but two of the muses."
Perry paused a moment to rub his hands and smile. I did not miss this
opportunity to break in, for I had no intention of listening to a
dissertation on art as well as to a recitation.
"Now let us have your 'Marmion,'" I said.
He had forgotten all about "Marmion," and came back to the knight with a
start and a cough. Then he gazed long at the floor. The school buzz
died away, and you could hear the ticking of my little clock. Perry
coughed again and I knew that he was started, so I settled down in my
chair and gazed out of the window.
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