Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-12
STAR.
RICH AGAINST HIS WILL.

Viyief, the musician, who is the present
rage In Europe, is one Of the rare instances Of
a man Of genius who has banker! His &C
count with his banker used to be a very un ,
certain one. Now and then he was fush''
with the proceeds of a successful tour or cor
cert and he made haste to indulge in little
financial respectability, by making a deposit,
on which he could draw checks like a capital
ist. The season. some five or six years since,
was very productive. He had made tour
with Jenny Lind in Germany, and his pocket
being heavy on his return, the great banker,
Mr., Barring, has been the recipient Of some
twelve hundred pounls to his account.
But Vivier's heart was in his own country.
and the moment he was unoccupied he began
to be hOmesick. He would make O visit of a
month or two to Paris, and return when the
great fair Of London recalled him TO the banks
of the Thames. @
By the emieent Mr.. Barring he was received
with the genial courtesy which genius con-
mands, even in the marts Of mammon, from
those who are its princes.
u have come to draw the little sum that
have in your hands," said Vivier.
At the words, the banker put on grave air,
and slightly pinched his lips.
at is impossible to let you have it." was
"Ah You are perhaps embarrassed at this
particular moment?' innocently supposed the
musician.
g Not at all - said the banker. and one Of
his clerks entering at the moment he turned
to him and said: "You will send TO His Grace.
the Duke Of - the forty thousand pounds,
which was the amount of the loan he re-
quested."
g This treasures me- said Viyier; "if You
can lend forty thousand pounds, for my de
post, which l require this moment for a trip
to Paris. " - .....
q Certainly couid-but mu.t still refuse
it," persisted the imperturbable banker
" Monsieur" said Viyier, al like joke
well enough when IL is not carried too far but
this seems TO have attained its limits
never Joke on matters of business, ii 8, .
said Barring, sand, when L assure you that
you cannot have the money you ask for, am
quite in eranest -
. Do you mean to deny tha: made depo-
sit with you then ?"
8 Certainly not. / remember perfectly.
that, short time since, you deposited with me
twelve hundred pounds; for which, with a
conEdingness that was 2 compliment to me,
you did not ask for receipt ..-..
And will you abuse this confidence l''
Never, of course. But still you cann,t
touch the money in question:
Your reason why. sir. If you please l''
= L will tell you. A few days before her de-
palture fo= the United States. Miss Jenny
Lind. whose banker L also an. did me the
honor to dine with me- After dinner. VIC
pleaded for the privilege Of once more hearing
her delightful voice, and she assented on one
condition that would grant request which
she wished to make. promised, and she
sung. The song over We claimed to knowOur
obligation, and shc then said Vivier has
deposited money with you-twelve hundred
pounds, L hear. He ought TO be rich with the
money he makes, but the careless creature
spends his earnings with the prOdigality of a
prince. Some one should be prudent for him
since he has no prudence himself His cap;.
tai should be invested in spite Of him, and the
interest allowed to accumulate. The sum now
might be. one day. little capital that might
save him from want. l wish you to refuse to
let him draw 1t out OF your hands, This il
the explanation Cf my refusal, and you see
that it originated in a kind and afectionat
sollcitude tor your welfare -
On . very WELL, said Vivier and OF
course | am sensible of the sympathy which
actuated the illustrious woman whose heart i:
even greater than her talent; but, nctwith-
standing my gratitude, L do not accept the
tutelage, for | am out of money, and must have
it for my present need. IF can get it in No
| other way, will appeal to law
Very well, said the banker, right is on
your side, and you can 60 to law if you like.
but you will ruin yourself with the cost Of the
suit; and, with my means can make il last a.
long as your life, for the delays of the law are
endless If you choose to pay for them No.
thing shall prevent me from keeping my word
to Jenny Lind, and carrying out her beneyo-
lent desHn. You cannot touch the money in
my hands" !"
Before the infexible determination of the
banker, Vivier was obliged to yield, and tc
the delight of mis- friends in Paris, he was
obliged to give a concert during his vacation
there, to pay the expenses Of his idleness.
tiyier Is the greatest Of living horn players
and though he still makes exorbitant sums Of
money, is as extravsgant in its expenditure a.
ever. If he lives to the common age of man
however, he will be rich in spite of himself
". Y. Musical Rerietc.