The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-04

blue. gray Irish eyss this family came origi-
nally from Irelnnd). and face full OF express
sion. When he saw anything which no dis
liked. or was bored or voSed. there was a lurk-
Ing trcmblo OF the neither LIN. but he had the
snnnirst OF smiles when he was enjoying the
ridiculous or giving pleasure to his friends.
lie was modest IN his demeanor. and silent
as n rule. as one who. though he was
not working, was constrained TO think
about his work. Small minds. accord
ing 10 Rochefoucauld. have tho gift OF
tnlking great deal without saving anything:
but when Icech's spoke he spoke well. and
when hc was with those whom he lovod no one
was nerrier than he. He dressed tastefully,
but quietly. md was one OF those who he.
iieNed that cleanliness is next TO godliness.
Aproros OF Ieech's habits in this particular.
Dean H"is says that somo years ago he was
writing letters in the morning room of u great
house. and one OF two fine ladies. who evidently
wished him to be edited by their conversa-
ton. inquired OF tho other: DO you caro-
dear for artists and authors and that sort Of
pGople?'
The answer was: NO. dear. can't say
DO. They are 80 dirty
The Dean vcntured to suggest the names of
individuals distinguished in literature ma art
whom he knew to he as fond Of additions as
the horto aobiesse. but they manifcstly did not
believe it: aud lie confesscs that he has met
disciples of tho palette and the press whose
back hair Inns suggested thu desirability OF
both scissors and shampoo.
Ont hunting field Lcech was the most do
lcctable companion when ho Ind n gentle.
Tranquil stood and hounds were not running.
When the chase began. however. Ieech was
not in the foreground. He was not physically
strong: lie had not hunted in his youth; his
arm had been broken by II full from his pony.
and the recurrence OF such an accident would
nave been disastrous to him. Leech was ut
ms best As an entertainer IN hs own home.
Although he ncvor pampered himself In rri-
'at", nothing was too good for his friends. for
whom he always produced. MS Douglas Jerroid
bade tho waiter. :" the older. not the cid,7
port Dean Hole asked him ono day after
l.eoch had giron him dolec,ablc dinner at his
lodgings in scarborough how he made such
good champagne cup Tho ingredients" lie
replied. OF which this reireshin. beverage is
composed md which is highly recommended
by the faculty for officers going abroad and
all other persons stopping at home. are cham.
laghe. lee. and aoratcd water but in cons"
ruence OF advancing years always forget tho
seltHcr."
lccch had an original and effective nsthOh
OF rerrimahding his children. If their faces
were distorted by anger BY rebeilious tenn
per. or n suilen mood. lie took ont his sketch
book. transferred their lineaments. with a
slight cxaSgcration. to paper. and showed
them to their confusion how ugly nauShtiness
was. 1T was indeed Lecch'S custom to preach
sermons with the pencil. are reminded Of
one OF them-tho JOY of the cid man binding
on the scashore with a chi!ds toy spade
little hcap OF san'i on winch are tho letters g
$. IL The great waves are coming 20 sweep al
away, Ilc lpup lil Tip.,ns u pI can npt fall
who Shall gather 'hcm when the word shall ia
spoken. This night thy soul shall 10 rcuui sd
OF thee. There again IL the hluatcd lew smok
ing his cigar snd watching a row y! skeletons
busiiy at work ut tho tailors board. What
record. too. Is there OF the mscries of vice In
the meeting of the two unfortunate rs seeking
shelter from the pouring rain on II miserable
winters night under tho arched entrance OF u
London house. and in tine question OF terrible.
though unintended irony. How long have
you been gay"
1t seems that although Lccch knew that tho
manifestations OF his humor would be every
where welcomed with delight. he was entirely
devoid Of sclf-conceit His humility sprans
not from any doubt Of his own powers or any
hesitation in speaking his opinions. but from
ii right understanding Of the relation between
what he could do and ray and the ultimate
test OF the worlds sayings and doings. He
was also possessed OF a singulurly even tenn.
per and great sweetness Of disposition. Ten
MEL and Du Maurier. who have successfully
maintained the reputation OF P,hch. which
was supposed to lie imperlied by the death OF
Ieech. still speak Of him with fond admiration.
Another of his associates. Shirley Brooks.
wrote Of him that during twenty years OF
weekly meetings around the dinner table OF
Punch. at which men Of very different opinions
smoke without rCStru MT | eprh WAS neypr nro-