The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-10-13

modest lodgings. Here, upon examining
himself in mirror, he found not only
that his left temple was covered by
plaster, but that his cheek in the neighbOr
hood of the LETT eye presented all the col
Ors of the rainbow.
IAN adventure of this sort could only
happen to me-" he sighed, involuntarily
A" l am and l shall always remain the child
of misfortune. With such visage
cannot even show myself in the street
much less call on my examiners. The,
would think me first-class bully"
During this unsought leisure, he mad,
the necessary preparations for his exam
nation, which was not to take place til
some day during the next week
On the following Sunday, Emile dressed
himself in his best, and took the road t,
the Braunfcls villa, which was situated OF
one side of the so called Ihtergdrten, tn,
largest park of the Prussian capital
Besides nearly losing his way in tn,
numberless paths in the park, he had to
day no mishap to complsin of. He ar
did not prevent his receiving very fiat
ering:reception, not only from his host
but also from the ladies. TIL.
OF only intimate friends of the family
among whom 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
affsbility of his fair neighbor, gave hin
an unwonted ease of manner, and haG
such favorable effect on his organ o.
speech that the conversation never for 6
moment tagged. To his own surprise, ht
displayed more wit and cleverness thar
he had ever supposed he possessed, which
was in measure due. doubtless, to the in
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
al the request of her father, cheerfully
sung several ballads, which were highly
complimented by all the guests, and ex
cited real enthusiasm In Emile, which
he gave her to understand by his manner
as well as by his words.
Judging from your enthusiasm" sale
she, with q smile, Z" | conclude that you
yourself are musician"
"Oh," said he, mOdestly, in reply, al
have not cultivated the art very success
fully, although All very fond of it.
should have achieved more, perhaps, Lac
| had more time to devote to it."
"We shall see, if you please, what pro
ficiency you have made. You must allow
us TO Judge for ourselves"
Not cO I am not nrnrorpS IN cir, cr IN
a circle of strangers. l beg that you viii
excuse me- Another time perhaps"
No time 80 good as the present (; be
among your very good friends"
"True: but"
':I will listen to 10 butts If you re
fuse | shall be seriously out of humor
with you"
In order not to be accused of affecta
ton, 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 so great an ct
feet either on his suditors or himself Ia.
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 q wish to see him soon again
which Emile very willingly promised
And next tirae," added Herr Braun
fels, "you must sing duet with my
daughter"
al shall be most happy" he replied
bowling. If Miss Braunicls will do me the
honor"
II shall be very glad" returned the
young lady, while lovely blush tinged
her modest cheek.
THAT, then, is arranged," said the mer
chant. "The first evening you are at leis
ure we shall expect you"
In the company Of DR.. Holm, who of
fered him a seat in his carriage, Emil,
left tie villa and returned To- the city.
You are really a fortunate fellow,
said the kind hearted doctor.
CT 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 q piece of gOOC
fortune TO receive blow on the head from
horses hoof, in consequence of which
you are compelled to remain indoors fol
a week."
"Certainly can assure you that there
dc IF in lir
who would envy you this same blow
which has not only opened the doors o
the house of the rich Braunfels to you
but has led to your being received as I
friend by one Of the most estimable an(
Influential families in the city. A pocket
ful of the best letters would not have don,
for you what this accident has done"
ain this particular | certainly esteem
myself happy; but fear l shall not b
able to enjoy my good fortune long, to
Immediately after my examination | pro
pose returning home"
"And what prevents your remainin.
here in Berlin? Herr Braunfels is q mai
of great influence with the authorities
and would, am sure, take pleasure il
using it To procure you suitable position
here Indeed, l may as well tell you tina
lie ldS CDHlllli6olOutu Ulc W lutlfilttC a
much to you, and to inquire with regar'
TO your wishes"
81 would not appear unmindfdl OF Her
Brauntel's kindness, bat il is my ambition
TO owe as little to the kind offices O
friendship as possible"
Bravely spoken, my young friend |!
cried the good doctor. "You please In
better the more know you. You will
make your way in the world without an
assistance, or / misjudge your ability L
contend with obstacles"
"That l doubt" sighed Emile; "fo
thus far in life have met with man
failures"
al cannot understand how you can b
81 timid, so faint-hearted. Young, clever
accomplished, tolerably good-looking, y0
are eminently calculated to make friend
and then, what is still greater advar
tagc, you know how to win the favor {
the women"
"You seem disposed to amuse yourse
at my expense, DOCTOR" replied Emil,
uncertain whether he should be displease