circular tree to young painters. I am in good hands.
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In his letters my master continually refers me to the work of Turner. For example, he says: "All methods of handling are legitimate—provided they come off. Turner used thousands." This is very encouraging. If Turner used thousands there seems to be a good chance that mine is one of those which this great painter used. If it were so, how fine it would be!
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A man has been here. He is only a black-and-white artist, and is a little jealous, naturally, that I should handle a superior medium. He has looked at some of my little things. He said: "Your method seems to me to be" I did not wait to hear the adjective. I said; "All methods are legitimate—if they come off." He said: "I grant that, on those terms, yours may be admirable. Bring me a wet sponge and let us see." I was glad when he went away, because I hate to rouse any man's envy. Yet I was sorry, for on all other counts I love him.
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