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The violin maker, 1905
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1the plane and the saw, showed him all the instruments, and named their various parts, and it was not long until Matthias was able to stand before a board and plane it without assistance, while the shavings curled from under the steel and flew gaily about the room.
3Matthias fulfilled the glowing expectations of the master. He showed himself so skillful at all kinds of work, and manifested by his great docility so much modesty, that he not only became the favorite of the master, but so pleased the other workmen that they did not envy him his position.
5Week after week went by. Matthias had already made rapid strides in his noble art, and the time was not far off when he should furnish the first proof of his progress by putting a violin together. It was, of course, not a masterpiece, but it showed that he had learned something and had spent his time well and wisely.
7Matthias intended to give this violin to his master as a sign of his affection and gratitude. Only a few more days, and the work would be
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