Celibates by George (George Augustus) Moore
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'Movement is drawing in the real sense of the word. If they would only teach you to draw by the movement.' He continued to correct Mildred's drawing for some time. When he laid down the charcoal, he said: 'How hot it is here! I wonder how you can bear it.' 'Yes, the heat is dreadful. I'm too exhausted to do much work. Supposing we go out.' They went downstairs and some way along the Passage des Panoramas without speaking. At last Mildred said: 'Are you going to be in Paris for long?' 'No, I'm going back at once, perhaps to-morrow. You know I've a lot of work on hand. I'm getting on, luck has turned. I've sold several pictures. I must get back.' 'Why, to-morrow?--it was hardly worth while coming for so short a time.' 'I only came to see you. You know I couldn't--you know--I mean that I felt that I must see you.' Mildred looked up, it was an affectionate glance; and she swung her parasol in a way that recalled their walks in the Green Park. They passed out of the _passage_ into the boulevard. As they crossed the |
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