used in laboratories, and for
chemist's and pharmacist's utensils. This meant far greater
convenience in the mixing and preparation of drugs and medicines."

"And the other?"

"The other was the glazing of common earthenware or terra-cotta
drain-pipes. This non-aesthetic product was perhaps Wedgwood's greatest
contribution to his time, for it revolutionized sanitation, and was a
mighty step toward better living conditions. Surely no one can say
that Josiah Wedgwood did not let his art serve his generation both
from an artistic and a practical standpoint."

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CHAPTER VII

PORCELAIN AT LAST

Progress toward health now became quite rapid, for Theo, being a
normal boy, the injured bone knit quickly, and before long Dr. Swift
said:

"I have sent for some crutches for you, son, and as soon as they come
I see no reason why you should not be up and about. Of course you
cannot expect to go hiking off over these rough trails; but you can
certainly get out of bed and move about the camp."

Theo's eyes sparkled.

"My, but won't it seem good!" he sighed.

"I am sure it will," answered the Doctor. "You have been very
patient, Theo."

"Going to get the invalid up, Doctor?" questioned Mr. Croyden, who had
just poked his head in at the door.

"Yes, just as soon as the crutches I have ordered from New York
arrive."

Mr. Croyden looked rueful.

"That means I shall be losing my lecture audience," he mourned
playfully. "You will no longer be a spoiled child, Theo, after those
crutches come. We shan't serve all your meals in your room, nor give
you the biggest fish in the catch. You will have to come down to
common fare like the rest of us."

"You won't find me doing any fussing on that score," laughed Theo. "As
for the lectures--why, I have a season ticket, and shall expect a
lecture every day."

"Mercy on us!" gasped Mr. Croyden. "Do you realize, young man, that I
came into these woods to rest? If I am to make pottery and porcelain
with you every day I might just as well be at home."

Nevertheless it was plain that the elder man was pleased.

"Well, so long as you have secured a season ticket in advance I
suppose there is no help for it," he added with a comic expression of
resignation. "When, by the by, does the next lecture come?"

Theo pretended to produce an imaginary ticket from his pocket and
consult it.

"The next lecture seems to be listed for this evening just after
dinner