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The violin maker, 1905
14 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 134. See the scan on archive.org.
1Amati, in Cremona, and others; and now, with God's help, I have myself opened a school for violin makers. I have brought some proofs of my skill with me; perhaps they may find favor in your eyes——"
3"I understand you, my dear son," interrupted the Abbot Eberhard, quickly; "let me see one of your instruments at once. I myself play a little on the violin, and music is held in great honor by us."
5With joy Klotz hastened to produce the violin.
7When the Abbot Eberhard saw the beautiful instrument he enthusiastically expressed his satisfaction. He took it in hand and drew the bow across it.
9Klotz listened entranced. Such playing he had never heard—this son of St. Benedict was a heaven-born artist. And he, Matthias Klotz, had made this instrument, from which the Abbot knew how to summon such heavenly tones!
11The monk closed with a dying cadence.
13"What do you ask for this violin, Master Klotz?" was his first question.
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