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Two gentlemen in Touraine (1899)

Gibson, Charles, 1874-1954 · Chicago ; and New York : Herbert S. Stone and Co · leaf 366

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he rust ofcenturies and is in keeping with the stone beneath it.From the centre of the cross hangs one of those wreaths,in black and white beads of jet, so common to the Frenchchurchyard. No other ornament of any kind adornsthis ancient memorial; but at its foot a slate, insertedinto the pedestal,… … LK LUDE me to say, so I had recourse to the Comte, who neverfailed in information. What, said I, does this cross mean at the cornerof the field? It looks as if it had been forgotten in themidst of the woods. Why, that is la Croix Brf;te, replied the Comte. Iam glad that you asked me, for every one…

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