Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 March 1909 — Quite Insulting. [ARTICLE]

Quite Insulting.

Sir John Millais tells this story on himself. He was dotfn by the banks •f the Tay, painting in the rushes of famous landscape, “Chill October,” which has thrilled us all with the ineffable sadness and mystery of the dying summer. He worked on so steadily that he failed to observe a watcher, until a voice said: “Eh, mon, did ye ever try photography?” “No,” said the artist, “I never have.” “It’s a deal quicker, quoth his friendly critic, eyeing the picture doubtfully. Millais was not flattered, so he waited a minute before replying. “I dare say it is.” His lack of enthusiasm displeased the Scot, who tcok another look and then marched off with the Parthian shot: “Ay, and photography’s a muckle sight mair like the place, toe.”— Everybody’s Magazine.