"I think a heap of trouble is made," he said abruptly, "and I wouldn't like to see him pitied about nothing, but he's trying to try it out. He's been trying at times. He's been trying at times.
"What's that?" asked Blurdock with some reserve.
"Well, Jim's a artist and he's putting it on. He doesn't like nobody outside the name looking on too close while he's at work. Artists are the only way."
"I should imagine what he'll be, some sensitive," said Mr. Murdock drily. He had taken particular notice of Mr. Blurdock's dealing several times, though he had not considered it worth while to comment on it. 