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Scan 41
Chats on violins, 1905
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1rebecs, and theorbos; and used them for the bodies of his vielles, thus marvellously improving the quality of tone. With the wisdom of Satan he ornamented them profusely, and gave their outline more grace than previously. Rendered so tempting looking, Society soon became attracted, and Society beauties did not hesitate to attach this dainty toy round their necks with gay ribbons. For did it not show the elegant figure, the rounded arm, the graceful turn of the wrist, and the coquettish bend of the head? And, was it not most flattering and delightful to play such charming pieces as "La Galante," "La Sensible," "La Passioné," and other dainty bits dedicated to them by their admirers?
3When one reflects how great a part vanity plays in life, one cannot be surprised at the quick manner the vielle sailed into favour.
5"Madame," says the music master, "theorbos, rebecs, and lutes are out of fashion; at Court the only instrument is the vielle;" and Madame anxious to copy les dames de la Coure hastens to learn the vielle. Next, Madame's friends becoming secretly envious of her graceful pose, also
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