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“You are very fortunate,” said Mr. Beebe. “it is a wonderful opportunity, the possession of leisure.” His voice was rather parochial, but he did not quite see his way to answering naturally. He felt, as all who have regular occupation must feel, that others should have it also.

“Her first morning was ruined, she might never be in Florence again. A few minutes ago, she had been all high spirits, talking as woman of culture, half-persuading herself that she was full of originality. Now, she entered the church depressed and humiliated, not even able to remember whether it was built by the Franciscans or the Dominicans.”

For her taste with Catholic, and she extended uncritical approval to every well-known name🤣🤣