On the wall opposite Cecilia's chair was a bright, colourful advertising picture of a ferry-boat. Hetty turned her head and saw tears running down her guest's face as she looked at the picture. 'Why, Cecilia,' said Hetty, 'is it such a bad painting? I know nothing about art, but I thought it looked nice and bright. I will take it down if you like... But I do wish we had an onion.'