Weekly Trinity journal., 1867-08-10
The nIustcian's Marriage.

The Musicians Marriage.
After having passed the summer in visiting
the principal towns of Germany, the celebrated
nianst. Lslz. arrived at Prague in October, 1886.
The next day after he came, his apartment was
entered by a stranger-an old man, whose ap-
pearance indicated misery and suffering. The
rre.t musician received him with cordiality
which he would not, perhaps have shown 10 Il
nobleman Encouraged by his kindness his vis-
itor said
~ come TO you sir, as brother. Excuse me
if take this title Notwithstanding the distance
that divides US but formerly could boast some
skill in playing on the piano, and by giving in
structionS | gained comfortable livelihood.
Now ! old, feeble, burdened with n large
family and destitute of pupils. live at Nnrem-
berg, bu, came to Prague 10 seek to recover
the remnant of small property which belonged
to my ancestors. Although nominally success
ful, the expense of a long litigation has more
than swallowed up the irihng sum recovered.
To-day set out for home pennilcss.'
And you have come to me? You have done
we'll, and thank you for this proof of esteem.
To assist brother professor is to me more than
duty, it is pleasure. Artists should have
their purse in common; and if fortune neglects
some in order to treat others better than they
deserve, it only makes it the more necessary TO
preserve the equilibrium by fra,ernal kindness.
That's my system don't speak of gratitude,
for ! feel that only discharge debt
AS he uttered these generous words, Listz
opened a drawer in his writing desk and started
when he that his usual depository for lis
money contained but three ducats. He sum-
moned his servant.
Where is the money!" he asked.
"Tbere sir" replied the man, pointing to the
open drawer
There? Why, there's scarcely anything"
81 know it sir. If vou please to remember, /
told you yesterday that the cash was nearly ex-
haustcd.''
You see, my dear brother, said Listz, smil-
ing, "that for moment am no richer than
you but that does not trouble me. have
credit, and can make ready money start from
the keys Of my piano. However, as you are in
haste to leave Prague and return home, you
shall not be delayed by my present want of
funds
So saying be opened another drawer, and TAX
ing out splendid medallion, gave it to the old
man.
s.There," said he, " that will do. 1t was
present made to by the Emperor of Austria
his own portrait set in diamonds. The painting
i. nothing remarkable, but the stones are fine.
Take them and dispose of them, and whatever
they bring shall be yours"
The old musician tried in vain to decline so
rich gift Listz would not listen to n refusal,
and the poor at length withdrew after in
voking the choicest blessings of Heaven upon
his generous benefactor.
He then repaired to the shop of the principal
jeweer in the city, in order to sell the diamonds.
Seeing miserably dressed man anxious TO dis
pose of magnificent jewels, with whose value he
was unacqnainted, the master of the shop very
naturally suspected his honesty; and, while a p
pearng to examine the diamonds with close at
teption, he whispered few words 10 one OF his
assistants. The latter went out, but speedily
returned, accompanied by several soldiers OF
police who arrested the unhappy artist in spite
of his protestations Of innocence.
" You must first come to prison." they said
" "afterwards you can give an explanation to the
magistrate"
The prisoner wrote few lines to his benefac-
tor, implorng his assistance. Listz FASTENED to
the jeweer.
"a Sir sad he, "you have caused The arrest
of an innocent man. Come with me immedi-
ately, and let us have him released. lie is the
lawful owner of the jewels in question, for
gave them to him.
Z" Bat sir, asked the merchant, "who are
your
:" Ny name is Listzh
al don't know any rich man of that name"
g That may be; yet am toleraby we'll
known
"Are you aware, sir, that these diamonds are
worth six thousand forins-that is to say, about
five hundred guineas, or twelve thousand
francs?''
So much the better for him upon whom
have bestowed them.
g. But in order to make such present you
must be very wealthy"
Ny actual fortune consists of three ducats," 3"
81 Then you magician -
''By no means, aud yet by just moving my
fingers can obtain as mach money as wish. !"
IF you choose, III disclose to you the magic
employ"
Litz had seen piano in the parlor behind the
cbo Ha u nd he
keys; then, seized by sudden inspiration, he
improvised one of those soa-touching sympho-
nies peculiar TO himself
As hc sounded the first chords, beautiful
young girl entered the room. While the melody
continued she remained speeches. and immova-
BILE then the last note died away, she cricd
with irreprcssible enthusiasm:
Bravo, Lstz It's wondrousl' ~
"Dost thou know him then, my daughter"
asked the jeweler.
Il This is the frs: time that have had the
pleasure of seeing or hearing him, replied she !;
but do know that none living, save Listz,
could draw such sounds from the piano"
Expressed with grace and modes,y, by young
person OF remarkable beauty, this admiration
could not fail to be flattering to the artist How
ever, after making his best Acknowledgements
Listz withdrew, in order to deliver the prisoner,
and was accompanied By the jeweler.
Grieyed at his, mistake, the worthy merchant
sought 10 repair IL oS inviting the I" musicians
to supper. The honors OF the table were done
By his amiable daughter, who appeared No less
touched at the generosity of Lists, than aston
ished at his talent.
That night the musicians of the city serenaded
their illustrious brother. The next day the
mobiles aud most distinguished inhabitants OF
Prague presented themselves at his door. They
entreated him TO give concerts, leaving it to
himself to fix any sum he pleased as renumera-
ton Then the jeweler perceived that talent,
even in pecunary light may be more valuable
than the most precoas of diamonds. Listz con-
tiuued to go to his house, and to the merchant s
great joy, he perceived that his daughter
was the great cause Of these visits. he began
to love the company of the musician, and the
fair GIRL bis only child, certainly did not hate IT,
One morning, the jeweler coming to the point
with German frankness, said to Listz:
'' How do you like my daughter 2"
"She's an ANGEL"
"Wbat DO you think of marriagc?'
' think so well of it that have the greatest
possible inclination to try it"
What would you say to fortune of three