And as to the modelling--well, I told you that I grudged a little the time from his own particular art--and that is true.

But it does not do to dishearten him about his modelling.

He has given a great deal of time to anatomy with reference to the expression of form, and the clay is only the new medium which takes the place of drawing.

Also, Robert is peculiar in his ways of work as a poet.

I have struggled a little with him on this point--for I don't think him right--that is to say, it wouldn't be right for me--and I heard the other day that it wouldn't be right for Tennyson.