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Scan 189
The yellow violin, 1902
15 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 175. See the scan on archive.org.
1some things," said Anne, "but there's Cousin Selina's bell."
3"That means she needs me," said Marie, putting her work aside. She entered the room beautiful. Cousin Selina sat in her accustomed place by the window, and in her hand was the note written by Professor Castelin.
5"I am very glad for you, my dear," she said, as Marie came forward, "you may read this note."
7"Dear Madam Selina," the paper began.
9"I find a kindred spirit in the little Marie, at present in your employ. Permit me to say that I am much interested in her welfare, and have been since I first saw her, some weeks ago, at the window of a music store in this city. I propose, with your permission, to instruct her on the violin, having assured myself that she has a more than ordinary predilection for that instrument, and a genius for study and hard work. Let me know if it will interfere with her duties, and, if so, as I have taken a great fancy to the child, I will make other arrangements, and gladly pay you for her time.
11Very respectfully,
12L. Immanuel Castelin."
14"Oh, he is too good," said Marie, chokingly.
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