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Scan 316
The yellow violin, 1902
8 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 300. See the scan on archive.org.
1a quarrel with the fiddler about some engagement or something, I don't rightly know what—only Johnny's head was cut by a blow, and the fellow escaped, and far as I know ain't never been heard of sense. I think the man with the fiddle knocked Johnny off the stage, and his head struck on an edge of marble somewhere thereabouts."
3"And—it—really—did—not kill him," said the Professor with a gasp, unbuttoning the collar of his coat.
5"Well, hardly," was the answer, "as you can see for yourself, and hear, as for that. Good thing, for he had an old mother to support; she's alive now, in fact, and his brother died and left some kids, and he takes care o' them. Good hearted fellow is Johnny, on'y he's his own worst enemy. He will crook his elbow over much. Don't seem to be no cure for that. Why, bless my soul, if I had his voice I'd make my everlastin' fortune, an' so might he if he would mend his ways. Beg pardon, sir, but you look sorter sick. Anything I can do for you?"
7"No—I—I merely want air—it—it's stifling here," was the answer in a faint voice. "I'm all right now, thank you." He seized the glass of still steaming lemonade and drank off its contents.
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