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Ferdinanda had gone today, as usual, at her accustomed hour to the studio, and had even attempted to work; but, in spite of the determination which she had long exercised in subduing her talent to her will, and the success which had often attended her efforts, the struggle was vain today, and she threw down her tools again.
"For the last time," said she to herself.