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patience which conquers all obstacles. My little 
theatre, however, which was rather disposed in 
stripes than in steps, delighted all who beheld 
it; and many were astonished, as-well as myself, 
that nothing of the kind had ever yet been at¬ 
tempted for the decoration of our gardens or to 
set off our festivities. 
