The enthusiasm of Professor Kilgallen for the pure Colonial has
led him to propose the remodeling of Cologne Cathedral. Above is
a design drawn and submitted to the Archbishop of Cologne by the
Professor, without charge. It is felt that the alterations would
give the building a more restful character.
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The proprietor capitulates, rolling up his eyes and tossing his hands
in the air to show that he accepts misfortune’s dread harpoon in a
sportsmanlike spirit. “You have a bargain, signore,” says he genially,
rising and unhooking the marble plaque of the Pope from the wall.
“To-morrow I shall have candlesticks of beaten iron in the Venetian
style. Come to-morrow and I will sell them to you for nothing.”