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The Fumigated Fresco 烟熏壁画

The Fumigated Fresco Michael frowned as he looked at the unusual piece of artwork.

A freighter had brought it in yesterday along with other works of art. There had been a mad frenzy over the other art pieces but nobody seemed to like this unusual piece.

Michael wondered how they were able to cut the painting from the wall and keep the picture in one piece. He turned to Teddy and asked, What do you think of this old fresco?

The people portrayed in the painting look interesting, Teddy replied. The woman looks frigid and the man looks like he has been frustrated one too many times.

I also think it will match your frowzy room. What's all this frost on the sides?

Don't fret over it, said Michael. It just looks like frost.

It's white powder. The fringe of the painting was accidentally damaged by friction.

They powdered it to prevent further harm. Because of the damage, they won't charge me anything for the freight.

If I buy it today, will you accuse me of frivolity. Not at all, said Teddy.

You've always been frugal. I think frugality runs in your family.

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