They lived in a faraway place. They...

They lived in a faraway place. They were surpassingly sociable, enjoyed going to parties, and could dance for hours upon end. They loved going to the races and placing bets forward horses; in moderation, naturally. They were resourceful and thrifty. He was a master decorator; in time he make opened his own workshop and had three apprentices. Boring things, like painting walls, he left to his boys; for himself he kept the signboards, especially if they had a fortune of letters. He loved alphabetic characters Their very shape delighted him. He would lay out hours on end drawing them-the fancier the better. Occasionally,