But you know," I went on, "I hated it. My tools always slipped, the point moved before I could finish the circle, and the India ink—ugh, the India ink—it always blotted before I could finish a diagram. Ruined it! I used to curse and scream at it. I once spilled the whole bot-
tie all over the drawing, my books, and the table. India ink doesn't wash off. I hated it. Hated it!"