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Scan 92
A teacher of the violin and other tales, 1888
8 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 82. See the scan on archive.org.
1was followed by several ladies, and three or four gentlemen, preceded by a prince of a royal house, who had formed part of the King's supper-party, brought up the rear of the procession.
3The King sat in his chair a little in advance of the rest: on either side of him were seated the Princess and the Crown Prince, and the ladies and gentlemen who had had the honour of supping with the royal party were seated behind them. Herr Veitch played the violoncello, and the Professor was prepared to accompany on the harpsichord.
5The attitude and expression of the King were delightful to watch. He sat back in his chair, his fingers meeting before his chest, a faint smile of serene beneficence on his beautifully-cut features—a gracious, presiding power of another and a loftier sphere.
7One or two pieces were played first, then
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