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Vinnie and Mandy followed the boy out of the storage room and through another door.

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"Whoa!" Vinnie exclaimed.

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They were in a large, spacious room with a high ceiling.

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In one corner, sunlight poured into the room through big windows.

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Young artists sat looking at a woman posing in a red robe.

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They made sketches of her in their notebooks.

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In another part of the room, some boys were painting shields.

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Others were painting chests.

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The workshop was busy with activity.

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"Hey, Leo, who are your friends?" asked a boy with dark hair.

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He came up to them.

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He had some blue paint on his cheek.

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Vinnie and Mandy introduced themselves.

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"My name is Sandro," said the boy.

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Then he turned to his friend.

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"You know the rules, Leo," said Sandro.

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"Work to create and create to work.

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That means no visitors.

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If Master Verrocchio finds out, you're in trouble."

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"They are new to Florence," replied Leo.

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"I promised to show them around.

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I'm sure the master won't mind."

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"Florence?" Mandy shouted, clapping her hands loudly.

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She had always wanted to visit Italy.

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Several people stopped and looked at her.

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"Mandy, people are staring at you," Vinnie whispered.

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Suddenly everyone turned to look at the door.

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A tall, older man came in.

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He was dressed in a black robe that covered a blue tunic.

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He wore a black hat.

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"Why am I hearing talking and not creating?" he asked loudly.

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"Master Verrocchio? Our new student here has brought some friends to visit," said Sandro.

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"Is that so?" Master Verrochhio said.

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He walked over to them.

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"I was just outside the workshop.

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I didn't see anyone come in.

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How did you get inside?"

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He glared at the children.

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Before they could answer, Leo said,

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"Sir, I take full responsibility for them.

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They were lost.

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I thought I could help them."

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Master Verrocchio's face softened as he looked at Leo.

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"Did you finish the drafts I wanted?" he asked.

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Leo handed him a stack of paper.

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Master Verrocchio studied the drawings.

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To Vinnie, they looked like computer drawings.

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The lines were so straight and precise.

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Master Verrocchio nodded with approval.

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"You have a gift," he said.

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"Your talent is already being noticed."

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Master Verrocchio handed Leo a soft leather folder.

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"Inside are plans for work at the Medici Palace.

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The lord's son has requested you to bring them to him."

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"But, sir," Sandro protested.

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"I was supposed to deliver them."

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"Young Lorenzo wants Leo," Master Verrocchio said.

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Nodding to Leo, he said,

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"Return here after delivering the plans."

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"Yes, sir," Leo replied respectfully, taking his notebook and pencil.

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Leo bowed and left the workshop with Vinnie and Mandy.