EURO 3300 Chapter Course Reader: Mario and the Magician by Thomas Mann (January 19th)
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Protoclemente has been quite taken up, by both italians and foreigners; it is no longer the thing to go to protoclemente though still so much the thing that it is as noisy and crowded as ever. Our words, it appeared, were prompted by ignorance; for we were informed, with somewhat embarrassed politeness, that the cozy nook outside was reserved for the clients of the hotel: ai nostri clienti. We could do so with a light heart, having already set up casual friendly relations with casa eleonora: thither, then, we moved our effects, to the dismay of the staff of the grand hotel, who, like all. Our new quarters were retired and pleasant, we were within easy reach of the sea through the avenue of young plane trees that ran down to the esplanade: the heat was extreme. It is a pleasing breed to look at, and among the young we saw much shapeliness and charm.