"A Young Man, a Native of this State, Son of
a Leading Citizen, Studies Prosecuted under the Most
Experienced Masters in Paris," he added relishingly.
"But, my dear dad, what is it all about?" I
interrupted. "I never even dreamed of being a
sculptor."
"Well, here it is," said he. "I took up the statuary
contract on our new capitol; I took it up at first as a
deal; and then it occurred to me it would be better to
keep it in the family. It meets your idea; there's
considerable money in the thing; and it's patriotic.
So, if you say the word, you shall go to Paris, and
come back in three years to decorate the capitol of
your native State. It's a big chance for you, Loudon;
and I'll tell you what--every dollar you earn, I'll put
another alongside of it. But the sooner you go, and
the harder you work, the better; for if the first half-
dozen statues aren't in a line with public taste in
Muskegon, there will be trouble."
CHAPTER II
ROUSSILLON WINE
MY mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged
fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward to
my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of
Edinburgh.
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