The things we do!

B. greater than in the
society of the artists, in whose smoky haunts and airy parlours he might
often be found. It was from F. B. that Clive heard of Mr. Chivers'
struggles and honest industry. A great deal of shrewd advice could F. B.
give on occasion, and many a kind action and gentle office of charity was
this jolly outlaw known to do and cause to be done. His advice to Clive
was most edifying at this time of our young gentleman's life, and he owns
that he was kept from much mischief by this queer counsellor.
A few months after Clive and J. J. had entered at Gandish's, that academy
began to hold its own against its rival. The silent young disciple was
pronounced to be a genius. His copies were beautiful in delicacy and
finish. His designs were for exquisite grace and richness of fancy. Mr.
Gandish took to himself the credit for J. J.'s genius; Clive ever and
fondly acknowledged the benefit he got from his friend's taste and bright
enthusiasm and sure skill. As for Clive, if he was successful in the
academy he was doubly victorious out of it.


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