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Chapter 6 OF CLAY.
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Bergan's first glance around the studio was necessarily a comprehensive one, dealing1 with general effect, rather than minute detail. A large (though not a lofty) room; a bare floor; walls crowded with designs and studies; four or five busts3 and statues standing4 around the sides, and the life-size figure of a child in the middle, of the room;—this was what that first glance revealed to him.
Cathie gave him no time for a second. "Look at the dear little boy, Mr. Arling; do look at him!" she exclaimed, joining her hands over her head, and executing a rapturous pas seul around the object of her delight. "See his cunning little whip, and his funny little feet, and isn't he a little white darling!"
Thus besought5, Bergan turned his attention to the statue in the midst.
At first sight, it seemed to represent merely a pretty and playful human child, with a toy-whip in his hand, his head half-turned over one shoulder, and an arch and roguish expression, as if bent6 on some errand of mischief7. But, while Bergan continued to gaze, fascinated, the small physiognomy seemed to grow wily and malign8, as well as arch; and an intelligence, far more swift and subtle than ever infant of mortal race was gifted withal, informed the tiny features. The light feet, too, were plainly moved by deliberate purpose of guile9, rather than childish impulse; and on their soles, broad sinuate leaves were bound, either for protection or disguise.
Bergan looked at the figure long and earnestly, enjoying its delicate freshness and piquancy10, but trying in vain to fathom
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dealing
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n.经商方法,待人态度 | |
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v.领悟,彻底了解 | |
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slaying
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mythology
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semblance
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innocence
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immortality
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pang
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beholding
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behold
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illuminated
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triumphant
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interpretation
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judgment
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partially
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appreciation
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boughs
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