diff --git a/sugar/graphics/palette.py b/sugar/graphics/palette.py
index 2b5b6715..2d12c63f 100644
--- a/sugar/graphics/palette.py
+++ b/sugar/graphics/palette.py
@@ -630,7 +630,7 @@ class CanvasInvoker(Invoker):
                      self._motion_notify_event_cb)
 
     def get_default_position(self):
-        return Palette.AT_CURSOR
+        return self.AT_CURSOR
 
     def get_rect(self):
         context = self._item.get_context()