The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-05-22

mounted to the girls very temples was faint.
ly seen. Warming themselves for q fe"
moments, they resumed their instruments
and commenced their music. After few
tunes had boon played upon tho organ, ac-
companied by tho tambourinc, the girl
struck up wild Spanish air that thrilled
the hearts of her listeners. At times the
song was wild and full Of eagerness, and
then it wou d fall to low cadence, drawing
sighs from her hearers, Us though some peril
that bssst them had passed, while the sing
er's face would light up with enthusiasm,
plainly telling how well she kept pace with
the song and partook Of its spirit"
"ls she not prctty2" whispered Walter.
al never saw sweeter face"
"fy Jove! she is beautiful" said q COM
panion who sat near him; sand what q de-
liehtful expression there is upon her feat
ures."
The song was finished, and Walter polite
ly offered them scat near the stove.
"You are Germans ?" he said incuiring-
ly, as he resumed his seat. d
"Yes, l. am German, /" replied the woman,
in broken English.
"Haye you travelled much ~ he again
cnquired.
"Oh yes, all over,' she replied; "from
Germany went to France; from France to
South America and have been in every
city there" ...
"lias your daughter been with you all
the timer
"No. SIR the girl replied; 81 was born
far away from where mother lived"
"why, how came that?"
"My story is easily told. I was born be-
meath the beautiful skies Of Italy, not far
from the village Of Lausanne and as I have
often thought of that spot since left, viii!
describe it. My unclc's house stood within
very pretty valley at tho foot Of the Alpine
range there my mother took refuge after
the death of my father, and there | was
born. 1t is o lovely spot; the luxuriant
flowers loom the year round, and tho lus'
cious fruits ripen at all seasons, while its
scenery is unsurpassed and as gard up.
on the towering Alps from my window
can bring back every feature to memory
their outlines Of snow, us one giant raised
his head above another untilall were crown
ed by Mont Blanc's frozen peak; the clear
sky, the genial sun, the moonlight nights,
and starry canopy above"
"You talk TOO much," interrupted th'
woman. -..f --
"Uh no; 60 on" said Walter, as he,
story interested him. . ".
My mother died in Italy, and my uncle
took passage for Calllo, and accompanied
him; but shortly after our arrival ho too
died, and was left among strangers, In
strange land. A woman who kept board
ing.house employed me to help about the
table. sang occasionally and the board
ers praised me, and sometimes rewarded mt
with rial. This 50 much encouraged me
that at last took it up rs vocation. ant
shortly after met mother, and We have beer
journeyins together ever since" .-sT
"wny, where did you learn to speal
English 50 wcll?" enquircd ono Of tb'
clerks. ...-..- ....s .i ... .,
eat Callao," she replied. -.r
"You said your father died before yor
wcrc born'' said her interrogtor, inquisi
lively. ...r .e-.. r..-g H. i1
EYES, my mother always believed SO,
she replied; md ut the memory Of he
parent tear hung dropping upon her eye
lashes. a.u.f.... .r. .l'.
"A sone what cventful history" aid tn
clerk. "And Us the subject has had 50 scri
Gus turn, sing us one Of your lively airs L
put Us in good humor again"
She commenced an Italian song. and er,
the Grst verss was finished, the propneto
came forward, eager to catch every SCUM,
that fell from her lips. When the song wa
conclr ded he looked into her face with
long stare, as though he would fix indelibl,
her features upon his memory. Each con
tributed literally, mono moro 50 than tb
proprietor, and tho musicians were abou
moving when tho girl turned and said:
"As you hare bcen so kind to US, l vii
sing you my fa,orito song before we 70.
The song was Ofa wife welcoming her 70
turned lord. Her anxiety at his absence
her prayer FOR his safo rcsuru, tho scene a
meeting. iwcre faithfully re.rcsented. Tn
proprietor Of TIE store at mute with sur
prise, and tho tear drops fsll unhssdsd up0
his folded hands, and all within the stor'
scemed to take part in the scsne, and non
felt ashamed to acknowledge their emotion
At length he stepped f'rsard, seized III
girl by the wrist, and leading her ~ wher'
the Light fell upon her cauntsnance, hs gas