Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-02-09
FREMONT, SANDUsKY COUNTY, FEBRUARY. Q, 1855:

business was to detsin for some months a
/. Vienna. In few words, AlrgMuiler made
the stranger acquainted with the rules and
customs Of the house. The Jew replied by
monosyllables, as if he disdained 10 expeud
more words and intelligence upon details
so entirely material He bowed politely TO
the ladies, glanced smilingly at the furni-
ture Of the room. round which he twice
walked, as if in token Of taking possession
and then installed himself in an arm. chair
/ This pantomine might have been translat
ed thus: Here | am look at me once fol
| all, and then heed me no more" Mr.. Nal
thus-that was the Jews uame-had a
decided limp in his gait; be was man. Of
the middle height, and Of decent bearing
his hair was neglected; butsa phreuo!ogist
would have read world of things in the
magnificent development Of his forehead.
The conversation became general Mr.
Malthus spoke little. but as soon as be open
ed his mouth everybody was silent. This
apparent Difference proceeded perhaps as
much from desire to discover his weak
points as from politeness towards the new
conner.
The Jew had one of those penetrating
sonorous voices whose tones seem TO reach
the very soul, and which impart to words
inhexions not less varied than the forms Of
thought He summed up the discussion
logically; but it was easy 10 sec that, out
of consideration for his interlocutors. he ab-
stained from putting forth his whole
strength.
The conversation was intentionally led 10
religious prejudces: at the first words spo-
ken on this subject, the Jews countenance
assumed a sublime expression, He rose at
once TO most elevated considerations; il was
easy TO see that his imagination found itself
in familiar sphere. He wound up with
SO pathetic and powerful peroratIon, that
Ellen, yielding to sympathetic impulse,
made an abrupt movement towards him
Their two souls had met and we're destin-
ed mutually to complete each other.
said 10 myself that Jew will be Ellen's
husband.
Then l applied myself to observe him
more attentiyely. When Mr.. Malthus was
not strongly moved and animated, be was
but an ordinary man, nevertheless, by the
expression of his eyes, which seemed to look
within himself, one could discern that he
was internally pre-occupied with some Of
those lofty thoughts identified with superior
minds Some celebrated authcis were
spoken Of; he remained silent. Baron Won
Moth leant over towards me and said, in a
low voice, at seems that our acquaintance
is not literary" sM
81 should be surprised at that" 1 repli-
ed "and, what is more, I would lay a wa
ger that he is musicale The baron drew
back, with movement of vexatiou, and, as
if 10 test my sagacity. be asked Ellen to
sing something. The amiable girl begged
him to excIse her, but without putting for
ward any sof those small pretexts which
must young ladies would have invented on
the instant. Her mothers authority was
needed to vanquish her instructive resist
ance. Her prelude testified to some un-
wonted agitation; its first notes reused the
Jew from bis reverie; soon she recovered
herself, and her visible emotion did but add
fresh charm to the habitual expression of
her singing
Suddenly she stopped short, declaring
that her memory failed her.
Then to our great astonishment, rich
and harmonious voice was heard, and El-
len continued, accompanied by the finest
tenor ever listened to in my life.
The baron bit his lips; Werter vas pale
with surprise. The warmest applause fol-
lowed the conclusion of the beautiful duet.
Nautilus had risen from his chair, seem
ingly entirely under the spell of harmony :.
He gave some advice to Ellen, who listened
to him with avidity; be even made her re-
peat passage, which she afterwards sang
with admirable expression. He took her
hand, almost with enthusiasm, and exclaim-
ed, al thank you!'
avery odd indeed" said the baron
Poor Werter said nothing. but went and sat
himself down. very pensive, at the further
end of the drawing-room
Mrs Muller was radiant at her daugh-
ter's success. As to Ellen, she merely said
in a low voice
"If had instruction, I should perhaps be
able TO make something of music"
with your mothers permission" rejoin-
ed Nautilus, al shall have pleasure in some
times accompanying you"
Mrs Muller cast scrutinisiug glance at
the Jew. whose counteuance, which had
resumed its habitual calmness, showed
nothing that could excite her suspicions.-
She judged that such man was not at all
dangerous, and accepted his offer. Malthus
bowed with cold dignity-doubtless appre-
ciatng the motive of this coufdence-and
Ellen struck few notes, to divert attention
from her embarrassment.
The baron, who sought vent for his ILL.,
humor, said to the young girl, pointing to
the Jews stick
"if anything should haiti the aecompa-
niment, there is what will restore the meas
ure."
Ellen rose, cast look at the baron, which
meant "One meets people like you every
where" and left the room. Malthus took
up newspaper, and read until we separa
tex for the night.
The Jew led the regular life of a man
who knows the value Of time. He worked
until noon, paid or received few visits,
went upon Change about two o'clock, then