It is strange, too, I have dreamed of one all my life." Gianbattista did not find any answer ready in reply to the statement.
The words sounded so strangely in Marzio's mouth this morning, that the apprentice was confused.

And yet the two had often discussed the subject before.
"You do not seem to believe me," continued Marzio quietly.

"I assure you it is a fact.

The other things of the kind are not much better either.
Works of art, perhaps, but not satisfactory.

Even Michael Angelo's _Pieta_ in Saint Peter's does not please me.