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Scan 16
The violin maker, 1905
16 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 10. See the scan on archive.org.
1sat there talking to him as if he had known him for years.
3"Sir, you are——" he began, and stopped in wondering admiration of the stranger.
5"The violin maker, Stainer," said the other, laughing. "Hast thou already heard of me, little man?"
7"Oh, sir, that I certainly have!" replied the delighted boy. "You are a very famous man—the one who makes the fine violins. Oh, sir—if only I could—if I could be a violin maker!"
9"Ah!" said Stainer, in a pleased tone. "But thy father? What would he say to thy wish? Would he, I mean, join with thee in wishing it?"
11"Oh, sir, he wishes it himself!" cried Matthias, eagerly. "But my father is too poor—and——"
13"I understand," interrupted Stainer. "Now, poverty shall be no hindrance, my dear Matthias, to thy desire. I will gladly take thee with me to my school at Absam."
15"What! Truly, sir? Will you do that? Oh, how happy I shall be!"
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