riccabocea

Updated: April 30, 2025

Professor Riccabocea bowed modestly, and said: "Gentlemen and ladies, you will now have the pleasure of listening to the young and talented Philip de Gray, the wonderful boy-musician, in his unrivaled rendition of the 'Carnival of Venice." Philip rose, coloring a little with shame a I this high-flown introduction, and came forward.

Horatio Alger - The Young Musician ; Or, Fighting His Way