Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-10-14

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plaster, but that his cheek in the neighbor
hood Of the lett eye presented all the col
ors of the rainbow.
| "An adventure of this sort could only
happen to me-" he sighed, involuntariy
II am and shall always remain the chit
of misfortune. With such visage
cannot even show myself In the street
much less ca3l on my examiners. They
| would think me flrst-class bully."
During this unsought leisure he made
tho necessary preparations for his exam
nation, which was not to take place til
some day during the next week.
On the following Sunday, Emilio dressed
himself in his best, and took the road x
the Braunfels villa, which was situated OF
| one side of the so called ThisrgdTten, the
| largest park of the Prussian capital.
Besides nearly losing his way in the
numberless paths in the park, he had to-
day no mishap TO complain Of He ar.
rived at most quarter-hour late, which
did not prevent his receiving very fiat
tering reception, not only from his host
but also from the ladies. The
guests were not numerous, aud consisted
of only intimate friends Of the family
among wnom was the family physician,
DR.. Holm. AS stranger and hero, Emile
was placed at the table next to the daugh-
ter of the house, which was far from be.
ing disagreeable to him, as the pretty Ag.
mes pleased him beyond measure.
A few glasses of wine and the graceful
attability of his fair neighbor, gave him
an unwonted case of manner, Sand had
such favorable effect on his organ of
speech that the conversation never for a
moment tagged. To his own surprise, he
diaYo1ouoI xr-st al
he had ever supposed he possessed, which
spring influence of Miss Agnes
They were engaged in an animated dis
cussion when the signal was given, much
to his regret, to repair to an adjoining
saloon, where coffee was served. Agnes,
at the request of her father, cheerfully
sung several ballads, which were highly
cited real enthusiasm in Emile, which
he gave her to understand by his manner
as well as by his words. u.
"Judglng from your enthusiasm" said
she, with a smile, Z" l conclude that you
yourself are musician"
"Oh," said he, modestly, in reply, "I
have not cultivated the art very success
fully, although am very fond of it. i
should have achieved more, perhaps had
had more time to devote TO it,"
1--WE shall see, if you please, what pro-
fciency you have made. You must allow
US TO judge for ourselves"
"Not so am not prepared to sing in
a circle Of strangers. beg that you will
excuse me. Another time perhaps"
" No time so good as the present; be.
sides, you are not among strangers, but
among your very good friends"
"True: but"
'1;I will listen to no butts If you re-.
fuse l shall be seriously out of humor
with you" ..... 20.
In order not to be accused Of afects-
tion, he was forced to comply. He chose
"The Wanderer," by Schubert, and be-
gan at first timidly, but soon, inspired by
the beauty of this wonderful composition,
he sung with so much feeling and delica.
cacy of expression that he achieved
real triumph. He even astonished him
self, for, often as he had sung the ballad, he
had never before produced go great an ef-
feet either on his auditors or himself. In
deed, everything he said or did to-day
seemed to him to be well said and well
done, and the world appeared to him in
such pleasing colors that, for the moment,
he even forgot his approaching eXamina-
ton and the voracious Wolf
Thus passed the day and evening, until
the hour reminded him that it was time
to take leave. His host, of course, ex-
pressed wish to see him soon again,
which Emile very willingly promised.
"And next time," added Herr Braun
fels, "you must singSa duet with my
daughter"
"1 shall be most happy" he replied,
bowing. =" if Miss Brauntels will do me the
honor"
81 shall be very glad" returned the
young lady, while lovely blush tinged
her modest cheek.
"That, then, is arranged" said the mer.
chant. 1.-THE first evening you are at leis-
ure we shall expect you"
In the company of DR.. Holm, who Of
fered him seat in his carriage, Emile
left the villa and returned to the city.
"You are really fortunate fellow"
said the kind hearted doctor.
az have always thought quite the con-
trary," replied Emile.
You certainly have no reason to COM
plain since your arrival in the city"
"Do you, then, think it piece of good
a horse's hoof, in consequence Of which
a weekf"
"Certainly. can assure you that there
are hundreds of young men in Berlin
who would envy you this same blow,
which has not only opened the doors of
the house of the rich Braunfels to you,
but has led to your being received as a
friend by one of the most estimable and
influential families in the city. A pocket
ful of the best letters would not have done
for you what this accident has done"
"In this particular certainly esteem
myself happy; but fear l shall not be
able to enjoy my good fortune long, for
Immediately after my examination l pro-
pose returning home"
"And what prevents your remaining
here in Berlinf Herr Braunfels is man
of great influence with the authorities,
and would, am sure, take pleasure in
using 1t to procure you suitable position
here. Indeed, l may as well tell you that
he has commissioned me to intimate as
much to you, and TO inquire with regard
to your wishes"
az would not appear unmindful ofHerr
Braunfel's kindness, but it is my ambition
to owe as little to the kind OH ces of
as possible"
"BraYely spoken, my young friend |"
cried the good doctor. You please me
better the more know you. You will
make your way in the world without any
or misjudge your ability to
contend with obstacles"
"That doubt" sighed Emile; "for
thus far in life have met with many
failures" i-...-trT
81 cannot understand how you can be
so timid, so taint-hearted. Young, clever,
accomplished, tolerably good.looking, you
are eminently calculated to make friends;
and then, what is a still greater adVan.
tsge, you know how to win the favor of
the women."e 'p-
"You seem disposed to amuse yourself
at my expense, DOCTOR" replied Emile,
uncertain whether he should be displeased
or not.
"By no means. You may believe what
/ tell you in such matters. Ihave studied
the sex long enough to know them very
well. Madame Braunfels has taken de-
cided liking to you, which is very natural,
since you perhaps saved the life of her
self and daughter. And then Miss Agnes
is far more cordial to you than she usually
is to the young men who visit the house.
You evidently please her, which is some.
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