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Yes. Whatwhat firm does the music came from? Whats that? Who are the publishers who send the music? I cant remember. Some long name. Yes, Ive got it. Grusczinsky and someone. Ill tell Mr. Beverley, said Annette, quietly. A great weight seemed to have settled on her head. Halloa! Halloa! Are you there? came Mr. Morrisons voice. Yes? And tell him there are some pictures, too. Pictures? Four great beastly pictures. The size of elephants. I tell you, there isnt room to move. And Annette hung up the receiver. Mr. Beverley, returned from his walk, was racing up the stairs three at a time in his energetic way, when, as he arrived at Annettes door, it opened. Have you a minute to spare? said Annette. Of course. Whats the trouble? Have they sold another edition of the waltz? I have not heard, Mr.Bates. For once she looked to see the cheerful composure of the man upstairs become ruffled; but he received the blow without agitation. You know my name? he said. I know a good deal more than your name. You are a Glasgow millionaire. Its true, he admitted, but its hereditary. My father was one before me. And you use your money, said Annette, bitterly, creating fools paradises for your friends, which last, I suppose, until you grow tired of the amusement and destroy them. Doesnt it ever strike you, Mr. Bates, that its a little cruel? Do you think Mr. Sellers will settle down again cheerfully to hack-work when you stop buying his pictures, and he finds out thatthat I shant stop, said the young man. If a Glasgow millionaire maynt buy Sellers allegorical pictures, whose allegorical pictures may he buy? Sellers will never find out. Hell go on painting and Ill go on buying, and all will be joy and peace. Indeed! And what future have you arranged for me? You? he said, reflectively. I want to marry you. Annette stiffened from head to foot. He met her blazing eyes with a look of quiet devotion. Marry me? |
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