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The Emancipated

CHAPTER II
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How could one live without art?
The artist is born a prince among men.

What has he to do with the rules by which common people must direct their lives?
Before long, you will feel this as deeply as I do, Miriam.

We are in Italy, Italy!" "Shall we go back to the others ?" Miriam suggested, in a voice which contrasted curiously with that exultant cry.
"Yes; it is time." Cecily's eyes fell on the plans of the chapel, which were still lying open.
"What is this ?" she asked.

"Something in Naples?
Oh no!" "It's nothing," said Miriam, carelessly.

"Come, Cecily." The visitors took their leave just as the midday cannon boomed from Sant' Elmo.


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