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Cosmopolis

CHAPTER VI
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There are some at seven or eight antiquaries', and we may expect that for the next ten years all the cockneys of my country will be allured by this phrase, 'This is from the Palais Castagna.

I have it by a little arrangement.'" His eyes sparkled as he imitated one of the most celebrated bric-a-brac dealers in Rome, with the incomparable art of imitation which distinguishes all the old habitues of Parisian studios.
"At present these three drawings are at an antiquary's of Babuino, and very authentic." "Except when they are represented as Vincis," said Florent, "when Leonardo was left-handed, and their hatchings are made from left to right." "And you think Ardea would not agree with me in it ?" resumed the Countess.
"Not even with you," said the painter.

"He had the assurance last night, when I mentioned them before him, to ask me the address in order to go to see them." "How did you learn their production ?" questioned Madame Steno.
"Ask him," said Maitland, pointing to Chapron with the end of his brush.
"When there is a question of enriching his old Maitland's collection, he becomes more of a merchant than the merchants themselves.

They tell him all....

Vinci or no Vinci, it is the pure Lombard style.


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