"A Young Man, a Native of this State, Son of a Leading Citizen, Studies Prosecuted under the Most Experienced Masters in Paris," he added, relishingly.
"But, my dear dad, what is it all about ?" I interrupted.

"I never even dreamed of being a sculptor." "Well, here it is," said he.

"I took up the statuary contract on our new capitol; I took it up at first as a deal; and then it occurred to me it would be better to keep it in the family.

It meets your idea; there's considerable money in the thing; and it's patriotic.

So, if you say the word, you shall go to Paris, and come back in three years to decorate the capitol of your native State.