Scan 174

The second violin, 1906

13 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 148. See the scan on archive.org.

1"See here, Churchill," said Lanse, as the orchestra rested for a moment, "do you play any instrument?"

2"Only as a novice," admitted the doctor, with some reluctance.

3"Which one?"

4"The fiddle."

5"And never owned up!" chided Lanse. "You didn't want to belong to such an amateurish company?"

6"I did—very much," said Churchill, with emphasis. "But you needed no more violins."

7"If I'm to be away all next year," said Celia, quickly, "they will need you. Will you take my place?"

8"No, indeed, Miss Celia," the doctor answered, decidedly. "But if you would let me play—second."

9He looked at Charlotte, smiling. She returned his smile, but shook her head. "I'm Second Fiddle," she said. "I'll never take Celia's place."

10The eyes of the two sisters met, affectionately, comprehendingly

11"I should like to have you, dear," said Celia, softly.

12But Charlotte only shook her head again, colouring beneath the glances which fell on her from

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