Луна и грош

Chapter LVII

           Theysayheisverylikehisfatherinappearance."

           Atthedoorthatledfromtheverandahtothedoctor’sconsulting-room,hepausedandsmiled.

           "Itisafruit-piece.Youwouldthinkitnotaverysuitablepictureforadoctor’sconsulting-room,butmywifewillnothaveitinthedrawing-room.Shesaysitisfranklyobscene."

           "Afruit-piece!"Iexclaimedinsurprise.

           Weenteredtheroom,andmyeyesfellatonceonthepicture.Ilookedatitforalongtime.

           Itwasapileofmangoes,bananas,oranges,andIknownotwhatandatfirstsightitwasaninnocentpictureenough.ItwouldhavebeenpassedinanexhibitionofthePost-Impressionistsbyacarelesspersonasanexcellentbutnotveryremarkableexampleoftheschool;butperhapsafterwardsitwouldcomebacktohisrecollection,andhewouldwonderwhy.Idonotthinkthenhecouldeverentirelyforgetit.

           Thecoloursweresostrangethatwordscanhardlytellwhatatroublingemotiontheygave.

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