Hi, my Friend. Ginger cat Charlie here again, as I promised.

So you are ready to listen to my story to the end now.

Johannes Vermeer completed his renowned painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" in 1665. Ten years later, he passed away, leaving behind his wife and eleven children. 

During those ten years, he'll still be able to support his family as a painter, but they'll need some financial assistance.

His unexpected death cut short his art career, and most people did not know about or remember his work until the 19th century when it was discovered and praised as a masterpiece of Dutch art.  

After feeling down, I left their house to see more of Delft.

Oh, my friend, it was unique and thrilling. The Market Square, which was close to their house, was very busy. A moving wheel was in the middle, and many happy people were standing around it. Along the edges of the square, small shops sold snacks, beer, wine, and one-of-a-kind gifts. There were lots of lights and happy people. Then, I saw narrow canals going around the busy Market Square. Boats were floating along the edges of these canals. Along these narrow rivers were brick homes with elaborate building features and works of art. Everything looked so beautiful and reminded me of an oil painting from Mid-century Masters; it made me wonder how wonderful life is. I climbed up on the ledge of a bridge to get a better view, but I fell off and into the water. I was about to make a splash when…

I woke up in my own house. In all the chaos, the first thing that came to mind was the artist's fate and how people don't always see ability until it's too late. 

 The girl in the painting on canvas in our home looked slightly different from...

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