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Scan 92
The violin maker, 1905
12 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 86. See the scan on archive.org.
1take pay for a good deed; that would be shameful. Besides, you have entertained me so royally that I am paid long ago."
3At this the Marquise appeared, insisting that Klotz should not go without some small token of gratitude; but he continued to refuse with such firmness, and to protest so earnestly that the hospitality shown him had paid for all he had done, that the Marquis and his wife were forced to accept his decision.
5"My parents taught me from the first," he said, "that one word from the heart was worth more than gold."
7"You have been taught noble principles," said the Marquis, "and happy is the child who has such parents as yours. I see that you are in earnest. But I hear that you are a violin maker. Now, I have a great liking for that instrument, and play it, indeed, with some skill. If I give you an order to make me a fine violin, you will not refuse me that?"
9The eyes of the young German sparkled.
11"I shall be only too happy, gracious sir," answered Matthias, with joyful countenance.
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