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Scan 274
The second violin, 1906
10 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 244. See the scan on archive.org.
1"Nobody can tell you from Lindmann," he whispered, behind the screen, during an interval.
3"That's good. Hope the delusion keeps up. We don't feel much like Lindmann," returned Churchill, hastily turning over a pile of music. "Get your crowd to talking as loud as it can—then we're comparatively safe. Where's the second violin part of 'King Manfred'? Look out, Just—you hit my elbow twice with your bow-arm last time. These quarters are a bit—There you are, Charlotte. Now take this thing slow, and look to your phrasing. All ready!"
5The costume dances did not come until after supper. By that time the Churchills and Birches, behind the screen, had settled down to steady work. During supper a violin, with the 'cello and bass, carried on the music, while Doctor Churchill, Celia and Carolyn Houghton planned a substitute programme for the dances.
7In two cases they found the original music familiar; in most of the others it proved not very difficult to adapt other music. The leaders of the dances were told that whatever happened they were to carry through their parts without showing signs of distress.
9"It's a pretty big bluff," murmured Jeff, leaning back in his chair and mopping a perspiring brow. "Phew-w, but it's hot in here! I expect to
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