The Kanzas news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1857-1859, 1857-09-26

cence.
s.You must first come to prison" they
said; afterwards you can give an explana-
ton to the magistrate. I"
The prisoner wrote few lines TO his ben
efactor, imploring his assistance. Listz
fastened to the jeweler.
"Sir," said he, ssyou have caused the ar
rest of an innocent man. Come with me
Immediately, and let US have him released.
He is the lawful owner of the jewels in ques-
ton, for gave them to him.
stBut, sir," asked the merchant, ..who
are yout''
s.My name Is Listz.''
s'I don'tkn any rich men of that name. =
':That may be; yet am tolerably well
known
care you aware, sir, that these diamonds
are worth six thousand florins?''
$50 much the better for him on whom I
have bestowed them"
'tBut, in order to make such a present,
you must be very wealthy"
'sMy actual fortune consists of three du-
CATS
'sThen you are magieian?''
"By no means; and yet, by just moving
my fingers, can obtain as much money as
l wish"
ftYou mast be a migicianP'
eff you choose, I'll disclose to you the
magic employ
Listz had seen a piano in the parlor be-
hind the shop. He opened it, and ran his
fingers over the keys; then, seized by sud
den inspiration, he improvised one of those
soul-touching symphonies peculiar to him
tself.
AS he sounded the first chords, a beauti-
full young girl entered the room. While
the melody continued she remained speech
| less and immoyable; then, as the last note
died away, she cried, with irresistible en-
thusiasm, ''Brayo, Listz! It's wondrousP'
"Dost thou know him, then, my daugh-
ter?" asked the jeweler.
'EThis is the first time have had the
pleasure of seeing or hearing him." replied
she; ''but know that none living, save
Listz, could draw such sounds from the pi-
ano."
Expressed with grace and modesty, by a
young person of remarkable beauty, this
admiration could not fail to be more than
iattering to the artist. However, after ma
king his best Acknowledgements istz with
drew, in order to deliver the prisoner and
was accompanied by the jeweler.
Grieved at his mistake, the worthy mer-
chant sought to repair it by inviting the two
musicians to supper. The honors of the ia
bic were done by his amiable daughter, who
appeared no less touched at the generosity
of Listz than astonished at his talent.
That night the musicians of the city ser
enaded their illustrious brother. The next
day the mobiles and most distinguished in
habitants of Prague presented themselves at
his door. They entreated him to give some
concerts, leaving it to himself to fix any
sum he pleased as remuneration. Then
the jeweler perceived that talent, even in q
pecuniary light, may be more valuable than
the most precious diamonds. Listz contin-
ued to 90 to his house, and, to the merchants
great Joy, he perceived that his daughter
was the cause OF these visits. He began to
love the company of the musician, and the
fair girl, his only child. certainly did moi
hate it.
One morning the jeweler, coming to the
point with German frankness, said to Listz:
'sHow do you like my daughter?"
''She is an angelo
"What do you think of MARRIAGE
! 81 think so we'll of it that I have the
greatest possible inclination to try it,
s'What would you say to fortune of three
million francs?"
i I would willingly accept it,
-ssWell, we understand each other. Ny
daughter pleases you, You please my daugh-
ter. Her fortune is ready; be my so9-in-
law
with all my heart
! The marriage was celebrated the following
week.
! And this, according to the chronicles o
Prague, is true account of the marriage o
the great and good pianist, Listz.