Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-04
.Ong passion, was destined to carry off the

strong passion, was destined to carry off th,
prize.
One night, that we were assembled in the
drawing room, one of the habitual visitors tc
the house presented to US Jew, who had iusi
arrived from Lemberg, and whom business was
to detain for some months at Vienna In a 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 smiingly at the furniture
Of the room,round which he walked, as in token Of
taxing possession, and then installed himself in
an armchair This pantomime might have been
translated thus: Here am look at me once
for all, and then heed me no more" Malthus-
that was the Jews name-had 4 decided limp
in his gait; be was man Of the middle height
and of decent bearing; his hair was neglect
ed but aPhrenologist would have read world
OF things IN the magnificent development Of his
forehead.
The conversation became general Mr.. NAL
thus spoke little, but as soon as he opened his
mouth everybody was silent This apparent
deferenee proceeded perhaps as much from de-
sire to discover his weak points as from polite
ness toward the new conner.
The jew had one of those penetrating and
soDorous voices whose tones seem to reach the
very soul, and which impart to words iufexions
not less varied than the forms of thonght He
summed up the discussion logically and lucidIy;
but It was easy to see that. out Of consideration
Tor his interlOcutOrs he abstained from putting
forth his whole strength.
The conversation was Intentionally led to
religious prejudiees at the first words spoken
on this subject, the Jews countenance assumed
sublime expression. He rose at once to the
most elevated considerations; it was easy 10 see
that his imagination fDund itself in a familiar
sphere. He wound up with so pathetic and
powerful Peroration, that Ellen, yielding to a
sympathetic impulse. made an abrupt move
ment toward him. Their two souls had met,
and were destined mutually to complete the
happiness of each other
said to myself, that Jew will be Ellen's hus-
band
Then l applied myself to observe him more
attenhvely. When Mr.. Nautilus was not strong
ly 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 pre-oecu-
pied with some of those lofty thoughts identi-
ned with superior minds. Some celebrated
authors were spoken of; lie remained silent
Baron yon Moth leant over toWar1 me and said,
m a foS YOice, 1T seems that our new aequain-
tance is not literary"
=" should be surprised at that replied 4;
and what is more, would lay a wager that |
he Is musical" The Baron drew back with a /
movement of vexation, and, as if to test nv sa-
gaeIty' ne asked Ellen to sing something. The /
arniable girl begged him to excuse her, but /
without putting forward any of those email |
PreteIts which most young ladies would have
invented on the instant. Her mothers author
ity was needed to vanquish her instructive re-
slstance- Her prelude testified to some un-
wonted agit1tiou its first notes reused the Jew
from his reverie, soon she recovered herself
and her yisable emotion did hot but add
fresh charm to the habitual expression of her
singing.
suddenly she stopped short, declaring that
her memory failed her
Then, to our great astonishment n rich and
harmonious voice was heard, and Ellen contin-
ued, accompanied by the finest tenor | ever lis
tened TO in my life.
The Baron bit his lips; Werter was pale with
surprise Ine "armest applause followed the
conclusion of the beautiful duett.
Nautilus had risen from his chair. and sesua5
under the spell of harmony. He gaVe sons a
vice to Ellen, who listened TO il with ayiditv
he even made her repeat passage. which She
afterwards sang with admirable expression. He
took her hand almost with enthusiasm. and ex-
claimed, 81 thank YOU"
Very odd, indeed, f" said the Baron. Poor
Werter said nothing, but went and sat himself
down very Pensive, at the further end of the
drawing room.
Mrs.M Muller was radiant at her daughters sue
cess. AS to Ellen, she merely said, in low
voice
" III had instruction, should perhaps be
able 70 make something of music.D
With your mothers permission" reioined
Nautilus, shall have pleasure in sometimes
you"
Mrs Muller east a scrutinizing glance at the
Jew, whose eounteuance, which had resumed
rs habItual calmness, showed nothing that
'ould excite her suspicious She INDEED that
'uch man was not at all dangerous, and ac-
;epted his offer. Malthus bowed with cola
iig iignIty-doubtless approaching the motive
d tins contdence-and Ellen struck a few I
notes, to divert attention from her embarrass-
nent
The Baron, who sought vent for his i'll
lumor' said to the young girl, pointing to the
" If anything should halt in the aceomna-
ilment, there is what will restore the measure -
Ellen rose, cast look at the Baron, which
meant, One meets people ike YOU eyery-
Ehere," and left the room. Nautilus took up
newspaper, and read until we separated for the
CONCLUDED TO-mO.Tolo.)
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