I unfolded a piece of paper. While they were exchanging final farewells and last-minute gossip, Selim came and stood by him. To his delight thearticle found acceptance, and he looked forward to the day of itspublication as the beginning of a real career. He has to paint.
He thought his verses exquisite in their workmanship; a word ofpraise from Soule gave him happiness. Vandergelt wants to give a party for them too, and several old friends in Luxor have sent invitations. This was the sort of thing he loved in those days. One must make one's peace with God before the end, and atone for one's sins.
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