I see this is your model, said Kenelm; what they call a patera, and rather a famous one. You are copying it much more truthfully than I should have supposed it possible to do in substituting basket-work for bronze. But you observe that much of the beauty of this shallow bowl depends on the two doves perched on the brim. You cant manage that ornamental addition.
Mrs. Lethbridge thought of putting there two little stuffed canary-birds.
Did she? Good heavens! exclaimed Kenelm.
But somehow, continued Will, I did not like that, and I made bold to say so.
Why did not you do it?
Well, I dont know; but I did not think it would be the right thing.