In his speculative wanderings abroad he had seen many such great palaces, designed with the utmost care, which had housed the taste and culture of generations of men.

His art-collection, in which he took an immense pride, had been growing, until it was the basis if not the completed substance for a very splendid memorial.

Already in it were gathered paintings of all the important schools; to say nothing of collections of jade, illumined missals, porcelains, rugs, draperies, mirror frames, and a beginning at rare originals of sculpture.

The beauty of these strange things, the patient laborings of inspired souls of various times and places, moved him, on occasion, to a gentle awe.

Of all individuals he respected, indeed revered, the sincere artist.