I should like to have you supply me with a sketch of a flower girl, with, say, a basket of flowers in her hand.

Do you comprehend my idea ?" "I believe I do," answered the artist.

"Give me sufficient time, and I hope to satisfy you." The young artist went home, and at once set to work upon the task he had undertaken.

He had conceived that it would be an easy one, but found himself mistaken.

Whether because his fancy was not sufficiently lively, or his mind was not in tune, he was unable to produce the effect he desired.