"She abhors Burlington House," he had reflected.
The answer came next day, and he tore it open with rapid fingers.

"I can't think why--but if you wish it, yes.
But why not for the Academy, since you are disposed to do me that honor ?" "Characteristic," thought Kendal grimly, as he tore up the note.

"She can't think why.

But I'm glad the Academy doesn't stick in her pretty throat--I was afraid it would.

It's the potent influence of the Private View." He wrote immediately in joyful gratitude to make an appointment for the next day, went to work vigorously about his preparations, and when he had finished smoked a series of pipes to calm the turbulence of his anticipations.