10/14 That third one is exquisite. "There are several things I should like you to notice, Burton. That lacquer-work box!" Burton was already holding it in his fingers and was gazing at it lovingly. "What workmanship! You are indeed fortunate, Mr.Waddington.And isn't that Mona Lisa on the walls? Only a few nights ago I was reading Pater's appreciation of it." He rose and wandered around the room, making murmured comments all the time. |