Smith, Frank Berkeley, 1869- · New York, Funk & Wagnalls Co. · leaf 21
or artists—a waiter, as he took a certain millionairesorder for asparagus, said : Does monsieurknow that asparagus costs five francs ? At all times of the day and most of thenight the rue Vaugirard is busy. Duringthe morning, push-carts loaded with redgooseberries, green peas, fresh sardines,and… … doze in the shady corners of the street.The gutters, flushed with clear water, flashin the sunlight. Baskets full of red rosesand white carnations, at a few sous thearmful, brighten the cool shade of the alleysleading to courtyards of wild gardens, manyof which are filled with odd collections…
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