Axrists who complain of the distraction caused by seasonable nose-blowing in concert. halls and theatres would have had the sympathy of Vivier, the famous horn-player. When he visited England Vivier complained that the success of his first London appearance was completely spoiled by Lord Houghton, who, just as he was about to Piny, produced a handkerchief and blew his nose as though it were a war trumpet. So unnerved was Vivier that he could not proceed, and consequently lost a whole series lit of engagements, Ah! the English have terrible noses," he used to say. "They remind you of the Last Tramp."
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