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Vinnie and Mandy followed Leo out of the workshop and into the streets of Florence.

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"Wow!" gasped Mandy.

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Women dressed in long gowns passed by.

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Silver and gold nets held their hair away from their faces.

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Men wearing leather shoes and hats bowed as the women passed.

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"What a beautiful building!"

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Mandy pointed across the street.

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"That was designed by one of Florence's most famous architects," began Leo.

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Then he described everything about the building.

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"You sure do know a lot about architecture," said Vinnie.

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"I like to learn about everything," Leo replied.

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"By the way, thank you for helping us in there," said Mandy.

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"Your teacher looked a little angry."

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Leo shrugged.

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"No need to thank me.

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You guys were just lucky I found you first."

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They walked down the street in silence.

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Mandy noticed two men arguing with a young woman.

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She asked Leo what was going on.

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"Those men are angry about her dress," he said.

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"Clothing is very important in Florence.

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Her dress has stripes on the sleeves.

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Women of her lower class are not allowed to wear stripes by law."

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"What?" asked Mandy, shocked.

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"There are strict rules about what people can and cannot wear," continued Leo.

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"Do you mean poor people cannot wear certain clothing?"

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asked Mandy, getting upset about the unfairness.

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"Naturally," replied Leo.

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"For example, only the wealthy can wear velvet and use gold thread."

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"But—," began Mandy.

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Vinnie interrupted.

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"Hey Mandy, everyone is singing as they work," he said.

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Sure enough, in almost every shop, people were singing or humming.

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"Yes. It is our custom to sing as much as possible!" said Leo.

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As they passed a barber shop, the owner came out.

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He was a bald man with a big stomach.

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He smiled when he saw Leo.

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"How are you?" he cried.

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He patted the boy on the back.

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"Is your back tooth bothering you again?

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I can pull it for you!"

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"I'm fine, Signori Fontana," replied Leo.

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"When are you coming for a trim?" asked Mr. Fontana.

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Mandy looked inside.

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A man was sitting in a big wooden chair, waiting to get his hair cut.

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"Soon, I promise," said Leo.

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"Bring me one of your magnificent drawings when you come, will you?" the man laughed.

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He waved and went back inside the shop.

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"Your barber pulls teeth?" asked Mandy, surprised.

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"Of course, Signori Fontana also is the best surgeon in Florence," Leo replied.

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They stopped on top of a bridge.

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"This is the Ponte Vecchio, or the old bridge," explained Leo.

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"It's one of six bridges in Florence."

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The bridge was supported by three wide arches.

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Shops selling meat, fruits, and flowers lined the road over the bridge.

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Below, the river flowed calmly.

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"It is one of the most beautiful places in Florence," said Leo.

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The children agreed.