Walter Dendy Sadler, English
As Was Their Habit, Halfway Through Their Day of Fishing, Ned and Josh Took a Break To Do Their Nails, 1884
Oil on canvas
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Intent on demonstrating his skill at baiting a fishhook, Hugh was unaware that Laurence was far more interested in learning how to get grass stains out of lace.
/// The Compleat Angler, a “how-to” book.
Hugh obtained one (by hook or by crook).
The tome sought to impart
love of angling’s art,
but to Laurence, it’s gobbledygook.