Drawing is of no consequence; painting is of no consequence; perspective is of no consequence; ideas are of no consequence.

Everything is of no consequence, except catching a likeness and flattering your sitter--and that you know you can do." I felt that I could; and left him for the nearest colorman's.
Before I got to the shop, I met Mr.Batterbury taking his walking exercise.

He stopped, shook hands with me affectionately, and asked where I was going.

A wonderful idea struck me.

Instead of answering his question, I asked after Lady Malkinshaw.
"Don't be alarmed," said Mr.Batterbury; "her ladyship tumbled downstairs yesterday morning." "My dear sir, allow me to congratulate you!" "Most fortunately," continued Mr.Batterbury, with a strong emphasis on the words, and a fixed stare at me; "most fortunately, the servant had been careless enough to leave a large bundle of clothes for the wash at the foot of the stairs, while she went to answer the door.