3/52 It represented a soldier in a striking dress; and Lucy stopped to look at it. 'You know the famous uniform--it was designed by Michael Angelo.' 'No--I didn't know'-- said the girl, flushing again.--'And this head ?' 'Ah, that is a treasure! Mr.Manisty bought it a few months ago from a Roman noble who has come to grief. He sold this and a few bits of furniture first of all. Then he tried to sell his pictures. But the Government came down upon him--you know your pictures are not your own in Italy. |