54 LOOKING FOR “ HEADS.”

that was to be laid under contribution for their
further support. ‘Its appearance,” says Audubon,
‘was rather dull; but, thanks to God, I have never
despaired, while rambling thus, for the sole purpose
of admiring His grand and beautiful works. I had
opened the case that contained my drawings, and
putting my portfolio under my arm, and a few good
credentials in my pocket, walked up Main Street,
looking to the right and left,examining the different
heads which occurred, until I fixed my eyes ona
gentleman in a store, who looked as if he might
want a sketch. I begged him to allow me to sit
down. This granted,-I remained purposely silent,
until he very soon asked me what was ‘in that
portjolo. These three words sounded well, and
without waiting another instant, I opened it to his
view. This was a Hollander, who complimented
me much on the execution of the drawings of birds
and flowers in my portfolio. Showing him a sketch
of a friend, I asked him if he would like one in the
same style of himself. He not only answered in
the affirmative, but assured me that he would exert
himself in procuring as many more customers as
he could. I thanked him, and having fixed upon
the next morning for drawing the sketch, I re-
turned to the ‘ Traveller’s Rest, with the hope that
to-morrow might prove propitious. Supper was
ready, and as in America we have generally but