Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-19

Ellen smiled modcstly at the baron, or grace
Hdlly thanked the student-but she seemed
not to suspect that which neither of them
dared to tell her.
An attentive observer of all that passed,
did my utmost to read Ellen's heart and to
decide as to the future chances of the baron's
or the students loves. She was passionately
fond of narratives Of adventure, and, thanks
to the wandering life had led was able to
crafty this taste. | noticed that traits of
generosity and noble devotion produced an
extraordinary effect upon her. Her eyes
eyes sparkled as though she would fain have
distinguished, through time and space, the
hero of noble action - then tears mois-
tened her beautiful eye-lashes, as reflection
recalled her to the realities of life. under
stood that neither the baron nor Werter was
the man to win her heart-they were neither
of them equal to her. Had been ten years
younger. think | should have been vain
enough to enter the lists. But another per-
son, whom none would at first have taken for
man capable of feeling and inspiring
strong passion, was destined to carry off the
prize
One night, that we were assembled In the
drawing room, one Of the habitual visitors to
the house presented to us a Jew, who had
just arrived from Lemberg, and whose bust
ness was to detain him for some months at
Vienna. In few words, Mr.. Muller made
the stranger acquainted with the rules and
customs Of the house. The Jew replied by
monosyllables, as if he disdained TO expend
more words and intelligence upon details SO
entirely immaterial He bowed politely to
the ladies', glanced smilingly at the furniture
of the room, round which he twice walked,
as If in token of taking possession, and then
installed himsclfin an armchair. This pan
tomine might have been translated thus =
" Here am-look at me once for ALL and
then heed me no more" Mr.. Malthus-that
was the Jews name-had decided limp in
his gait-.he was man Of the middle height,
and of decent bearing-hs hair was neg
lected-but phrenologst would have read
world of things in the magnificent deyelope
ment of his forehead,
s., The conversation tsGame general. Mr..
Malthus spoke little, but as soon as he open
ed his mouth every body was silent. This
~ ~ =, ~. l-:n eu i''l. VI. Po.hapo as
as from politeness towards the new conner
The Jew had one of those penetrating and
generous voices whose tones seem to reach the
very soul, and which impart to words in1ex-
ions not less varied than the forms of thought
He summed up the discussion logically and
lncidl ly-but it was easy to see that, out of
consideration for his interlocutors, he
abstained from putting forth his whole
strength.
The conversation was Intentionally led to
religious prejudices-at the first words spo-
ken on this subject the Jews countenance
assumed sublime expression. lie rose at
once to the most elevated consideratons-it
was easy to see that his Imagination found it
self in familiar sphere. He wound up with
so pathetic and po~e,F~i rc-oration that
Ellen, Welding 10 d sympathetic Impulse
I ~,
Their two souls had met, and were destined
mutually to complete each other.
said TO myself, the Jew will be Elen's hus-
band.
Then applied myselrtu o.selIe iil,l, ,l,v,e at
tentiveiy. When Mr.. Malthus was not strongly
moved and animated, he was but an ordinary
man, nevertheless, by the expression ofhis eyes,
which seemed to look within himself, ,,one could
discern that no was internally prencnned with
some of those lofty thoughts Unidentified with
superior minds. Some celebrated authors were
spoken Of he renamed silent. Baron Won
Moth leant over towards me, and said in low
voice., 1t seems that our new acquaintance
is not literary"
"l should be surprised at that" ! replied
"and, what is more. would lay wager that
he is musical" The baron drew back with a
movement of vexation, and. as if to test my
sagacity, he asked Ellen to sing something
The amlabe girl begged him to excuse her
but without putting forward any ofthose small
pretexts which most young ladies' would have
invented on the instant. Her mothers author
ity was needed to vanquish her instructive
resistance. Her prelude testified to some nm
wonted agitation, its first notes reused the Jew
from his reverie soon she recovered herself
and her visible emotion did but add fresf
charm to the habltual expression of her singing
Suddenly she stopped short, declaring tina
her memory failed her.
Then, to our great astonshment, rich ant
harmonious voice was heard and Ellen contin
ued, accompanied by the 1nest tenor l eve
listened to in my life.
The baron bit his lips Werter was pale
with surprise. The warmest applause followed
the conclusion of the beautiful duet.
Malthus had risen from his chair, and seemed
entirely under the spell of harmony. He gave
some advice to Ellen, who listened to him witt
avidty; he even made her repeat passage
which she afterwards sang with admirable ex
preston, He took her hand, almost with en-
thusasrn, and exclaimed, thank you :"
"Very odd indeed" said the baron. Poo
| Werter said nothing but went and sat him
self down very pensive, at the further end o
the drawing-room.
Mrs. Muller wa. radiant at her daughter
S success. As to Ellen, she merely said, in
= low voice -
4 "If | had instruction should perhaps b.
able to make something of music.
4 With your mothers permission re
, piled Malthus, 81 shall have pleasure i
sometimes accompanying you.
n Mrs. Muller cast a scrutinizinS glance a
n the Jew, whose countenance, which had re
n sumed it's habitual calmness, showed nothin
S which could excite her suspicious. She judge
# that such man was not at all dangerous
d and accepted his offer. Nautilus bowed wit
c cold dignity-doubtless appreciating the mt
:, tive of this confdence-and Ellen struck
J. few notes to divert attention from her embal
Il assnent.
;, "The baron, who sought vent for his il
t humor, said to the young girl, pointing
: the Jews stick;
i A." If ANYTHING should halt in the accom-
$ paniment there is what will restore the mea
ure.
@ Ellen rose, cast look at the baron, whic
d meant, - One meets people like you ever,
), where" and left the room. Malthus took u
l. a newspaper, and read until we separated f
l. the night.
3 The Jew led the regular life of man wh
Is knows the value of time. He worked unit
c. noon, paid or received few visits, went upc
l. Change about two o'clock, then shut hin
y self up in his apartment and was visible
is nobody aud at precisely four o. clock enter'
Mr.. Muller's room, where Ellen awaited hi
m at the piano II was easy to see that
IT daily assumed greater ascendancy over Il
rs mind Of his pupil, whose progress was rapi
N When Malthus smiled, fllcn's charmir
IS couptenance assumed an indescribabc expire
lie sion of satisfaction but as soon AS he relsp
Y I'd into his habitual thoughtful mood II
iy poor girls soul appeared suspended in
re- sympathetic medium she saw nothin
T. answered nobodv.--in word, she iustinctiv
III " assmilated herself To III" mystero
t. being whose influence governed her. VIII
ct Malthus leaned on his cane in ~alkin
Ellen seemed to say, my arm would suppc
'n him 80 well >"
y, Tho Jew, however, did not limp disagree
'li bly, his lett l'g was well formed, and !
~ symmetrical figure showed the disturbance
Gee its hHrInuny tn have been the result of AN "A