The things we do!

Clive
must needs have an atelier hard by, where he could pursue his own devices
independently.
If his kind father felt any pang even at this temporary parting, he was
greatly soothed and pleased by a little mark of attention on the young
man's part, of which his present biographer happened to be a witness; for
having walked over with Colonel Newcome to see the new studio, with its
tall centre window, and its curtains, and carved wardrobes, china jars,
pieces of armour, and other artistical properties, the lad, with a very
sweet smile of kindness and affection lighting up his honest face, took
one of two Bramah's house-keys with which he was provided, and gave it to
his father: "That's your key, sir," he said to the Colonel; "and you must
be my first sitter, please, father; for though I'm a historical painter,
I shall condescend to do a few portraits, you know." The Colonel took his
son's hand, and grasped it; as Clive fondly put the other hand on his
father's shoulder.


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