Western Reserve chronicle and weekly transcript of the times. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1854-1855, 1855-02-14

This apparent Difference proceeded as
much perhaps from 9 desire to discover
his weak points, as from politeness to-,
wards the new conner. .'-'e5'l
The Jew had one of those penetrating
and sonorous voices whose tones seem TO
reach the very soul, and which impart TO
words inlexions not less varied than the
forms of thought. He summed up the
discourse logically and lucidly; but3 j
was easy to see that out of consideration
Tor his interlocutors, he sbstained from
putting forth his whole strength. 80
The conversation was intentionally led
to religious, prejudice; at the first word
spoken on this subject, the Jews counte-
nance assumed sublime expression.
He rose at once 10 the most elevated con-
sidera,iOns 5; it was easy to see that his
Imagination found itself in a familiar
sphere. He wound up with SO pathetic
and powerful a peroration that Ellen,
yielding to a sympathetic impulse, made
an abrupt movement towards him. Their
two souls had met, and were destined
mutually to complete each other. 80
i said to myself, that Jew viii be El-
lens husband. t-.5.i- -, -,
Then applied myself to observe him
more attentively. When Mr.. Malthus
was not strongly moved and animated, he
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 preoccu-
pied with some Of those lofty thoughts
identified with superior minds. Some
celebrated authors were spoken of; he
remained silent. Baron Won Moth, leant
over towards me and said in low voice,
/" Il seems that our new acquaintance is
not literary" 5.si 7sla...-s.ss g..a.l
a"I should be surprised at that, 1 re-
piled, sand what is more, I would lay a
wager that he is musical" The baron
drew back with movement of yexation,
and, as if to test my sagacity. he asked
Ellen to sing something. The amiable
girl begged him to excuse her. but with
out putting forward any of those small
pretexts which most young ladies would
have invented on the instant. Her moth
er's authority was needed to vanquish her
instructive resistance. Herprelude testi7
fed to some unwonted agitation; its first
notes reused the Jew from his reverie |;
she soon recovered herself, and her visi-
bic emotion did but add fresh charm to
the habitual expression of her singing; r.,
Suddenly she stopped short, declaring
that her memory failed. ,.,.f.--.
E7 Then, to our great astonishment, rich
and harmonious voice was heard, and Ell
len continued, accompanied by the finest
tenor ever heard in my life. -s- -s
The baron bit his lips; Werter was
pale with surprise. The warmest ap-
plause followed the conclusion of the
beautiful duet. .t-
Malthus had risen from his chair, and
seemed entirely under the spell of har
mony.s He gave some advice to Ellen,
who listened to him with avidity; he even
made her repeat passage, which she af-
terwards sang with admirable expression.
He took her hand, almost with enthusiasm
and exclaimed 81 thank you p.
"very odd indeed" said the baron.
Poor Werter said nothing, but went and
sat himself down at the farther end of the
drawing room very pensiveIy. .r-.E
Mrs. Muller was radiant at her daugh'
ter's success. As to Ellen she merely
said in a low voice:
"If had instruction, | should perhaps
be able to make music" - -.7t
"With your mothers permission" re-
joined Nautilus, 81 shall have pleasure il
sometimes accompanying you"
Mrs. Muller cast a scrutinizing glanc'
al the Jew, whose countenance. which
had resumed its habitual calmness, showec
nothing that could excite her suspicious
\ She Judged that such. man was not a
all dangerous, and accepted his offer
Malthus bowed with cold dignity-doubt
| less appreciating the motives of this con
! fidence-and Ellen struck few notes
, 10 divert attention from her embarsss
J ment.
q The baron, who sought vent for hi
ill-humor, said to the young girl, pointing
!. to the Jews stick
4 "If anything should halt in the accom-
paniment, there is what will restore tn
measure" as--sEi- 5s-t ---.5 ..sz4
] Ellen rose, cast look at the baron
, which meant, "One meets with peopl'
t like you everywhere" and leh the room
Malthus took up newspaper and rea'
until we separated for the night.
! The Jew led the regular life of mai
T who knows the value of time. He work
ed until noon, paid or received few
visits, vent upon the change about tw'
O'Clock, then shut himself up in hi
: apartment and was visible TO nobody, an
at precisely. four o'clock entered Mr.
$ Muller's room, where Ellen awaited hin
$ at tho piano. It was easy to see=thai h
daily assumed = greater ascendency owe
!. the mind Of his pupil, whose progress va
3 rapid, ss Ks 8 - -
Il When Malihhs smiled, Eiltn's charm