The things we do!

The Earl of Kew, we understand,
bought the picture at the private view; and we congratulate the young
painter heartily upon his successful debut. He is, we understand, a pupil
of Mr. Gandish. Where is that admirable painter? We miss his bold
canvasses and grand historic outline.'
"I shall alter a few inaccuracies in the composition of our friend F. B.,
who has, as he says, 'drawn it uncommonly mild in the above criticism.'
In fact, two days since, he brought in an article of quite a different
tendency, of which he retains only the two last paragraphs; but he has,
with great magnanimity, recalled his previous observations; and, indeed,
he knows as much about pictures as some critics I could name.
"Good-bye, my dear Clive! I send my kindest regards to your father; and
think you had best see as little as possible of your bouillotte-playing
French friend and his friends. This advice I know you will follow, as
young men always follow the advice of their seniors and well-wishers.


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