The majority of us have to make a living before we know how." "Did you have to do that ?" "No, I didn't." "You were fortunate ?" "Yes.

I was--perhaps....

I'm not sure." She touched the lump of green wax gravely, absently.

He remained looking at her, busy with his own reflections.
"Would you like to have a chance to study ?" he asked.
"Study?
What ?" "Sculpture--any old thing! Would you like to try?
"What chance have I for such expensive amusements as study ?" she laughed.
"I'll be responsible for you." "_You_ ?"--in blank surprise.
"I'll attend to the material part of it, if you like.

I'll see that you can afford the--patience." "Mr.Neville, I don't understand." "What don't you understand ?" he asked, lazily humorous.
"Do you mean--that you offer me--an opportunity--" "Yes; an opportunity to exercise patience.