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sleep!" he said dryly."I want to hear Mommy tell a story!" The little one weakly resisted, continuing in a pitiful voice. "It's been so many days since I last heard one!"Such a soft voice, it's so end...this masterpiece. This further fueled public discussion about "Plum Blossom."Voices of criticism and praise were growing louder. Regardless, the value of this painting soared as a result, and the pain...