The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-18

,e - ''AiAnooo ioiBueu oFor tue Dullu
E'1sn c it provoking, he should stop so
oon?" whispered Cornelia.
Juliet strained her ear: she was still
ntranced. Had the music ceased or not?
mere was q breathless pause, and then
ne organ poured forth its rolling sound |
gain. 7ls, In,f1
! isn't that grand?" exclaimed Cor
ella. ''' 81 r.
1t was selection from Handel's Mes
lah. When that was finished, Mr.. Won
,ppenheim played airs from Mozart,
rom Don Giovanni and the Zauberfote.
.he compositions of this sublime artist
yere especial favorites of the performer,
md on this memorable summers after
'oony they pealed forth from the grand
rrgan OF st. Agatha with an expression
7 soul, moving power of utterance, q
Ilvlduess OF execution, than which any
hing more glorious would be difficult to
imagine.
Juliet was suddenly brought back to
ne things of the actual world by behold
pg the young professor standing Mt the
Jew door. Cornelia expressed her thanks
o way even surprising her usual vi
faclty, and couched her admiration in
anguage of rapturous exaggeration.
Juliet was, silent--but her features glowed
be eloquence Of ethereal fire, and
Esoss eyes spoke volumes. Mr.. Won
enheim's brow was clear, and his i'll
}or had miraculously vanished. Music
soothing charm, and doubtless the
Mich had carried enchantment to
pad infused calm serenity into
soul. They began strolling over
Bob, looking at the curious monn-
and examining with pleasure the
hintings. and all the objects of in
in which the place ahounded. The
professor led the conversation in
pal inimitable style.
4 Gre is something about this church,
imarked, as they continued their
rches over the Building. (Which re-
me of the renowned Duomo of
h-such n solemn grandeur and
W,
Af"Do look at this PICTURE" said Corne-
ia. ''Look at the face of Judas; is it
OF revolting?"
"Horrible!" shuddered Juliet.
h"Come here" called Mr.. Won Oppen-
fm, in another direction. "Here is
pething which will please you better.
out this painting there is IN Oriental
Aness and profusion, which is per-
" dazzling"
he two stood silently looking at the
ting for some time. A soft, gentle
reached the gentleman ears
20 not think me ungrateful, Mr.. Won
anheim, because have been so silent
g ,lout the music. 1t gave me more plea
=, =, RE than can express. cannot find
"prds to thank yon."
t,ScDo not try" he replied. "Words are
stfrjbly yunmanageable things, as you will
~ 4 ont to your cost, if you ever try to
ee book-end besides, Juliet, you
I've power of utterance far more ex-
ffssive than words"
eGornelia hero joined them, and to-
Yer the three walked out the church
Juliet admired the beautiful
aps, which led to some remarks on
3cture. MIR. Won Oppenheim gave
testing aud graphic description of
handsome structures he had seen
~ old World. There was moments
and voices reached them from one
side windows Of the gallery.
she not lovely?" asked one voice
cf he certainly is," was the reply.
ieorge! regular henrt smasher!''
u-sh!" said tho other voice; "they
iear us. told you there was no
Pf yonr being disappointed in my
on"
Pho is that?" exclaimed Mr.. Won
Enheim, with touch of individual
iest.
fancy know the voice." said Cor
"bnt I dare say Juliet knows it
~. Ask her."
Who was it, Juliet?"
Ttt Juliet only laughed. blushed,
~ ~ ed her head away from Mr.. Won
}nheim, and gave no reply.
fnelia proposed they should walk
tho graveyard to look at the glitter
sparbln slabs and the handsome
Nments. AS they returned, and
- - 'dthejr way to the gate. two young
ho't were walking, arm in arm, ON the
'"vfment in front OF the charch.. One
|qs Aasryt Eaibiss eatiaesthsesDtisexeas d
stranger. Mr.. Won Oppenheim knew
~ 1edlately whose voices it had been
ghish reached them on the church steps.
chff parties met, almost face to face, at
'iieI6ate. Harry bowed, with n peroep
ibF-rising color, and Juliet's cheeks
gefe crimson. The young professor
'ho9 rapid glance from one to the
'thof, and, although we regret it, ms
ait4fnl historian we are compelled to
'hrohicle the fact, that from the moment
IT tAat glance he yielded to immoderate
,exafion. Under the existing circum-
Rnqes OF the case, it is not to be sup
,osfi that the following remark from
,orfelia, delivered in her most impress
i've manner, as soon Us they were beyond |
he hearing of the young men, could
ave much power in soothing his ruflled
selihgs:
~ say, Jnliet, you are perfect incar-