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GYPSY DANCE IN PROGRESS IN A SUNLIT CORNER OF A COURTYARD OF SOUTHERN SERBIA The countries of Central Europe appear to have suited the taste of the gypsies, for they are to be found here in larger numbers than in any other part of the world. Their original dialect, strongly savouring of Hindu structure, has been influenced by the languages of all the various lands through which they have passed, for they are quick to absorb many of the words and ways of their adopted country, though they insist on keeping themselves apart from its national life and laws, steadfastly adhering to the vagrant life, beliefs, superstitions and propensities of their wandering forebears |