39/190 Did you see those in the east closet ?' 'I have only seen those in the gallery.' 'I will just show you the way to the others, if you would like to see them ?' They ascended to the room designated the east closet. The paintings here, mostly of smaller size, were in a better condition, owing to the fact that they were hung on an inner wall, and had hence been kept free from damp. Somerset inquired the names and histories of one or two. I don't study them much--I don't see the use of it.' She swung her sunshade, so that it fell open, and turned it up till it fell shut. |