Sunday, 26 April 2009

Leonardo da Vinci Madonna with Yarnwinder

Leonardo da Vinci Madonna with YarnwinderLeonardo da Vinci Madonna LittaLeonardo da Vinci Female Head
Actually, visitors don't often say this. They usually say things like 'Which way to the, you know, the . . . er . . . you know, the young ladies, right?'
But if they started thinking with their brains for a little while, that's what they'd be thinking.
'Sir?' Captain Vimes, while in the presence of the ruler of the city, always concentrated his gaze on a point one foot above and six inches to the left of the man's head.
'And of course you will be quite a rich man, captain.'
'Yes, sir.'
'I hope you have thought about that. You will have new responsibilities:'
'Yes, sir.'The Patrician of Ankh-Morpork sat back on his austere chair with the sudden bright smile of a very busy person at the end of a crowded day who's suddenly found in his schedule a reminder saying: 7.00-7.05, Be Cheerful and Relaxed and a People Person.'Well, of course I was very saddened to receive your letter, captain . . .''Yes, sir,' said Vimes, still as wooden as a furniture warehouse.'Please sit down, captain.''Yes, sir.' Vimes remained standing. It was a matter of pride.'But of course I quite understand. The Ramkin country estates are very extensive, I believe. I'm sure Lady Ramkin will appreciate your strong right hand.'

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