Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-16
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THE PIANO

THE PIANO.
As the last thrilling Of Home, street home"
hoatcd round the dear circle, in which were Conccur
ted little world little knot of bsngs who all
the world TO each other, audible sob broke the
chanttncnt which this touching little song accompanied
10y the sweet voice oi my Young friend, had thrown
around me. il burst from the bosom of one who had
hern severely disciplined III the school of a,lycrsity-
one who had bcheld the wreck o:a her youthful hopes
without one nurmuring word against the God who
guides the storrn--but the sudden reflection Tat
She heard for t last time, the soft melody Of her heo
we'd daughter voice, accompany ing the melting of
her ranosaw, for the last time, her fingers sweep the
speaking keys-behcd her youthful face glowing viii,
anunauon AMI happiness, unconscious the blow chat
awaited her, sigh inyoluntary escaped her aud the
startling tear told of sudden anguish. She turned to
uo, and said in low voice, Il wish could have saved
AmeIia panoit will break her heart to part with it,
Poor thing She little thinks that she Will moro sing
ana play To harm away my melancholy"
The unconscious girl closed the instrument and
marked, Did you observe dear tnaua that my piano
wants tuning? AMI will you allow Mr. \. 10 come and
tune ii Tomorrow"
a tear stole dorm the checks Of my respected friend
"Are you i'll, my dca: inothc:" inquired Amelia cor
has any thing occurred 10 distress you:-Ifso, do
not hide ii from me- for assured, deprivation no
cXcrtion, no suffering can aflct INC, Ike seeing ycu
unhappy have just been tniliug soon as inv ua-
no is tuned, wall beg Ms. TO let me und6rtale
to instruct hc two girls in the rutneus OF music; aui
who knows, dear mother, but, il Time will be ia my
power to support you with the assistance OF my Valued
nsrumep:n
gazcd for moment, with feelings OF sur3rize and
admiration tie glowing animated face OF tins lovclv
ingenious gil, and never felt my uc torture
50 kecny at that moment. i silent calculation ia
voluntarily to heaven, that The Almighty would
open some way TO poor Anelm's riano from tho,
fangs OF rapaCous landlord. The hour of separation
had now arrvei and after imprn;inr a warm Kiss
on Amea's check, and Whispering i'll the of NV af-
fcted friend '.SlI trust in the Lord cur Godn left
the house With feelings | cruot describe.
With the dawn repaired 10 the auction rooms in
- street, ana waited, agOuIZug, thC opening OF the
sales. The crowd was large auI seyera! valuable ~
ces Of iurni.nre and elegant paintings were mott
ced IN the han bills. cast glance over the rooms
and ~ one corner stood female Of exquisite ura-hcr
face vas hid from public view by large caash--hcr
head was aycrci. and rested against the window out
81 vino" She appeared to be gazing IT the busy crowd
below. Near hCrstoJd piano Ole glance was su!ii.
cien l.;aued to the spot AMI in low voice articu
lated, Amelia Ill, i, this you:n
Inc distressed girl c!2sped my and burst into
tears.
Yes, my good sir I;e thought when YOU LETT us
last evening that cruel landlord would this morning
seize NJ piano and bring TO be exposed for sale o.
my dear sir cannot you devise means to save il
! for nlc'o
Al this nonen The auctioneer cal!c. for te i,,str,
cTt, and IT was removed into lie centre of the room
Tor examination Several gentlemen remarked that it
was a swcc-toned instrument, but out OF ture. The
poor CIR! hung my arm in silent grief The blIinr
commenced Foremost in die CROWD stood the son vi
Yrs. ii--Fs dttcsel landlord. lie lid, after soi..c
DEBATE, iieaiy fya dollars! and tc-c was 4 }ausc-
Near Amelia stood interesting Vout! evidently I'M
concerncd III tie event Of ihe sale OF the PIANO c:r
ing some fine paintings t!at we're soon TO Dc oxpo<c!-
The idea that his cod, uu!ceiing being was going to
purchase undisputed, this tvorc al5no, i.olizet ar
tIcie for The triling of twenty five dollars for
moment made her forget where she was, and she ex-
claimed
,T"a the ONLY thing value b.; sacriicei for Ibis ri.
Uiul sum, without etccting object"
The youth started, gazed h- beautiful el ono in
slant and bid one hundred dollars aud the piano was
Immediately struck off 10 Mr.. Seyirour
The moment the name of Seymour was called me-
heart felt t!Ic sound, and recalled the features OF r
cid friend and companion in arms. rta Iorat;o Soy
Inour saw this young was hs o,cl sou. aD! eve,
ready toansweT tie calls Of hufnaniiy
The piano was ordered back to the Hing Of Mrs
Id
'Hl're" lrW Te'r7rd go4 sj,.'n was eli c poor rl
could a:i;cniato Whom she heard this order.
"Onc tune from its fair owner Is ali Tie reward Z
ask, ;" replied The young enthusiast.
Tie accompanied inc 70 ny grateful friend, l7l,;ta
ton where The sweet voice AMI artiass manners of Atne
la completed TIC impression her beauty bad made UPON
his heart. isg short months saw her and her cycc
lent parents restorcd 70 that rank they were made 10
asorn.
often, IN my daily ra.ables, cilf aaI akc look N
the happy circle assemble f,1ni Seymour, fire side
Amelia st plays Home sirec5 hoa,e'' ,yic her aGec.
Tomato husband frequently remarks. 70 Tie Ditao
az 1adeIt@3 fJi' all uty ttp.uacss."