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Scan 74
The violin maker, 1905
14 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 68. See the scan on archive.org.
1did not recognize it. And now he began to play. What splendid tone! One might think it was an angel's voice, so sweetly it swelled from the instrument. The violinist played and played, and could scarcely contain his delight and enthusiasm.
3At last he laid down the bow. Drawing near the master, he offered him his hand, and said:
5"I thank you, master. I was fortunate when I met with you. This violin will make known your fame. Ask what you will, I shall pay it gladly."
7Scarlatti named no modest sum, and the violinist paid it at once, without a murmur. When he had gone Scarlatti turned to Klotz with the words:
9"Now, you have done this thing well, but I expected warmer praise." This was too much even for the peaceful Klotz. He turned to face the master and said:
11"That would have been better if you had mended the violin. As far as I am concerned, I am fully satisfied with the artist's praise."
13The last words contained an unmistakable
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