34 IN THE DAYS OF AUDTJBON 



" My drawings of owls and other birds of similar plu- 

 mage were much improved by such applications; indeed, 

 after a few years of patience, some of my attempts began 

 almost to please me, and I have continued the same style 

 ever since, and that now is for more than thirty years. 



" While traveling in Europe as well as America, many 

 persons have evinced the desire to draw birds in my man- 

 ner, and I have always felt much pleasure in showing it to 

 any one by whom I hoped ornithological delineations or 

 portraitures would be improved." 



Such was his story, and in trying to do perfect work 

 his purpose in life grew. Would he ever be able to fulfil 

 the old Knitter's vision? 



