Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-09-19
"But, sir" asked the merchant, "who are

"But, sir" asked the merchant, "who are
you p
my name is Lstz' 4.
II don't know any rich man OF that name
"That may be /; set ] am tolerably well
known"
"Are you aware, sir. that these diamonds
are worth six thousand forins-tbat is to say,
about five thousand guinens, or twelve thou
sand francs 2"
80 much the better for him on whom ]
have bestowed them"
But in order to make such present yon
must he very wealthy"
"Myactual fortune consists OF three ducats ="
"Tbep you are o magician ?"
"By no means; and yet, by just moving
| my fingers, can obtain as much money as
wish"
"You must be magcianv'
"lf you choose, III disclose to you the
magic employ"
Listz had seen piano in the parlor behind
| the shop. lie opened it, and ran his fingers
| over the keys then. seized 10y sudden nspra-
tion, he improvised one of those soul-touchlng
symphonies peculiar to himself
AS he sounded the first chords, beautiful
young girl entered the room. While the
melody continued she remained speecbless
and immovable; then. as the last note died
away, she cried. with irresistible enthusiasm
"Bravo, ListZ It's woudrous."
"Dost thou know him, then, my daughter? 2
asked the jewepr.
This is the FIRST time have had tho plea
sure of seeing or hearing him." replied she
'but know that none living, cave i.stz
could draw such sounds from the piano"
Expressed with grace aud modesty, by q
young person of remarkable beauty. this ad-
mirstion could not fail TO be more than tiatter-
ing to the artist. However, after making his
best acknowledgements, Lstz withdrew, in
order to deliver the prisoner, aud was accom-
panied by the jeweier.
Grieved aihis mistake. the worthy merchant
sought to repair it, by inviting the two mnsi-
clans to supper. The honors Of the table Nere
done by his aniable daughter. who appeared
no less touched at the generosity Of Listz
than astonished at his talent.
That night the musicians Of the city sere-
naded their illustrious brother. The next day
the mobiles and most distinguished inhabitants
of Prague presented themselves at his door.
They enireated him to give some concerts,
I leaving it to himself to fix any sum he pleased
as n remuneration. Then tho jeweler per-
ceived that talent, even 10 n pecuniary light,
may be more valuable than the most precious
diamonds. Listz continued 10 GO to his house,
and, TO the merchants grea, joy, he perceived
that his daughter WAS the cause of these
visits. lle began to love the company of the
musician, and the fair girl, his only child,
certainly did not hate it.
One morning the jeweler, coming to the
point with German frnnkness. said to Listz,
"IIow DO you like my dauehter7'
"She is an angel !"
"W hat do you think Of marriage 7"
81 think so well Of it. that | have the
greatest possible inclination to try it,"
What would you say to fortune Of three
million irancs?"
81 would willingly accept it,,
"Well, We understand each other. My
daughter peases you, you pleuse my daughter
Her fortune is ready: be my son-in-law.'
with all my heart"
The marriage was celebrated the next
week.
! And this, according to the chronicles o.
Prague, is a true account of the marriage o
the great and good pianist, Listz.