13/31 I say, Blyth, is that the statue of an ancient Greek patient, suffering under the prescription of an ancient Greek physician ?" _"Will_ you hold your tongue and take up your drawing-board ?" cried Mr. "You young barbarian, you deserve to be expelled my academy for talking in that way of the Dying Gladiator. Now then; where's Madonna? I'll show her her place, and give her the drawing-board. Wait a minute, Lavvie! Let me prop you up comfortably with the pillows before you begin. |