Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-05
MORNING LEADER.
From B'ackwOsd's Masaziec.
THE JEW.
A TALE PROM THE RUSSIAN.
ICOneludsd1

in his apartment and was visible to nobody, and I
at precisely four o'clock entered Mr.. Muller's |
room, where Ellen awaited him at the piano
1t was easy to see that he daily assumed great ]
er ascendancy over the mind of his pupil, whose |
progress was rapid.
When Malthus smiled, Ellen's charming eoun- |
nance assumed an indescribable expression Of
satisfaction; but as soon he relapsed into his
habitual thoughtful mood. the poor girls soul |
appeared suspended in a sympathetic medium;
she saw nothing, answered nObOdy-in 4 word, |
she insiinetiyely assimilAtsd herself to the mys
ferrous being whose influence governed her
When Nautilus leaned on his cane in walking
Ellen seemed to say, My arm would support
him well -
The Jew, however, did not limp disagreeably;
his left leg was well formed, and his symmetri.
cal figure showed the disturbance in his har-
mony to have been the result OF an accident
He he'd the appearance Of having long become
reconciled TO his infirmity, Ike 4 soldier who
considers his wounds 4 glorious evidence of his
devotion to his country.
l had more than once felt tempted 70 ask
Malthus the history of his lameness, but he elu-
ded with so much care every approach TO the
subject, that deemed myself obliged to respect
his secret.
Two months passed thus, and had an op-
portunity of appreeiating all the Hght-minded-
ness, generosity aud enlightenment that dweit
in the accessible part of that extraordinary soul
In presence of this dangerous rival, who tri-
umphed without a struggle, the Baron became
almost tender. His selElove cruelty suffered to
see preferred to him lame merchant, with a
fine voice. He sometimes attempted to quiz
him; but Malthus confounded him 50 complete
ly by the aptness of his retorts, that the laugh
ters were never on the side of the Baron.
One night the family party was assembled,
Werter approached Mr.. Muller with a suppliant
air, and delivered to him letter from his faith
er. The poor young mans agitation made me
suspect that the letter contained a proposal
Mr. Muller read it with attention and handed it
to his wife, who rapidly glanced over it and cast
a scrutinizing glance at her daughter, to make
sure whether or no she was forewarned of this
step. A mothers pride is always faitered un-
der such circumstances, and the first impulse
/ is generally favorable TO the man who has sing
/ led out the object Of her dearest affections; but
the second thought is one Of prudence; a sepa-
ration, the many risks of the future, soon check
the instructive satisfaction of the maternal
heart, and thousand motive concur to arrest
the dreaded consent.
"It were well, she said, "frsi to know what
Ellen thinks"
The words were like ray of light to the poor
girl, whose ecuntenanee expressed the utmost
surprise.
"Besides, he Is very young, added Mrs. Null
Ter, loud enough for the Baron to hear.
Werter', position was painful; he stammered
a few words, became embarrassed and abruptly
left the room.
"a mere child, "quO.h the Baron, "whO should
be sent back to his books"
Malthus, who had observed all that had pass
ed, rested his two hands ON his stick, like man
disposed to argue point, and warmly defended
the student.
at cannot be denied, - he said, in conclusion,
"that the young mans choice pleads IN his IA
yor. and his embarrassment, which at that age
" iHft Hsis-scOminG IgoEss m my ouini0n, that,
sufficient mOdesty to admit himself unworthy Oi
It."
sIf declaration were a sufficient proof Oi
merit" interrupted the counsellor, 81 know one
man who would not hesitate -"
=. And who is that :" inquired Mrs. Muller
with ill-eoncealed curiosity.
"Myseli, madam replied the counsellor
"Baron Won Moth"
By the way in which this was spoken, th'
dissyIlable "mysslf" appeared heightened BY
all the Importance of the parsonage.
"At my age men do not change continues
the Baron "and the present is guarantee FOL
the future"
Ellen was really to be pitied. When Nal
, thus took Werter's part, l saw that she was OF
the point Of fainting. Her counteDanee, natu
rally so gentle, was oyershadowed by an ex
preston of vexation and displeasure. She ha'
: taken the Jews benevolent defence Of the stu
J dent for a mark of Indifference. While stil
: under the influence of this painful impression
: the Baron's declaration came TO add TO her agl
tation; she cast q reproachful glance at Malthu;
sank back in her chair and swOOnei away
] The Jew sprang forward, took her in his arm;
{ laid her on a sofa, and knelt down beside her.
: .sYou have not understood me them" he eS
claimed.
: Ellen opened her eyes, and beheld at her fes
. the man whom her heart had selected; and, at
:, sorbed in her passion, unconscious OF the pre-
euce of those who stood around, she murmure
d in feeble voice:
e aYours! Yours alone ever yours !"
o "Sir." said Nautilus to Mr.. Muller, my pr
posal comes rather late; but hope you will !
so good as to take it into consideration"
oi In the Jews manner there was the dignil
s. of a man in position to dictate conditions.
II FIlrn had recovered herself AS to Mr.. Mule
If there had not been time for his habitual Phleg
" to become disturbed; but his wife could not 7
he strain a smile at this dramatie eOmplieatiO
whose denOHsment remained in suspense.
. t.NIr. Y" said she TO me. somewhat ma
ut ciOusly, do you not feel the effect OF e1aI
plei"
ee "Perhaps might have been unable TO resist
i'll said |. chad not Mr. Malthus declared hims'
DO before me-"
Ellen blushed, and the Jew pressed my han
eS Inst then Werter re-entered the room, pale a
Ill dovneast, ike man who comes 70 hear sc
it tence passed upon him. There was profou
silence, which lasted several minutes, or LEI
seemed to me to do so. At last Nh Null
he broke it
O' aGeutlemen," he said, Il am much fatteI
Oh at the honor YOU have done me
er He paused, and seemed TO be recalling p
re- events to his mind. During this short sllen
Werter pazed at US in turn with an air of astC
ishment, and doubt not that he included
es' in the number Of his rivals.
81 have something to tell you" continu
'm Mr.. Muller. (which will perhaps modify u
-, e present intentions. About ten years ago |
~ 10 visit Berlin, where my father had just d
The winding up OF his affairs proved conn
Gated and troublesome, and ! was Obliged
nlaee nv interests in the hands OF a lawy
,,,- Who had been recommended to me as extreE
lv skiliful. The business at last settled, fOU
myself entitled TO about forty thousand hori
which | proposed to embark in trade '
- happily married, and Ellen was seven years {
- Our little fortune had been greatly impaired
a succession of losses, for which this inh
tanee would compensate
con zone day went to my lawyers to rece
,rn- the money. He had disappeared, takinl
den with him Despair took possession Of me
Eay dared not impart the fatal news 70 my "
rik- and, confess il with shame, l determined
30 suicide. All that day 1 scrambled about
AVE country, and at nightfall approached the ba
ears of the Spree. Climbing upon the palaPet I
higa bridge, gszed with gloomy delight
yIer, the dark waters that rolled beneath On