Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-01-05

was requested that the concel
t should be repeated-and this tim
, hundreds were unable to obtain ad
mittance.
Thus it happened that the brotl
ers needed no more to depend upo
salaries; for, go where they woult
, their fame preceded them. Dora
gentle ways, her beauty, and free
dom from affectation, gained he
friends wherever she went. Peopl
in great hotels petted and caresse,
her rs if she were something sen
for their especial love. Antoin
studisd constantly, took lesson
from the first masters, and soon ex
celled as violinist. The name o
the family became as a tower o
strength. 1t was the fashion to at
tend these sweet, but homely con
certs; to throw flowers at the fee
of Dora, who, in her dress of sim
pie Swiss muslin, devoid of all or
nament, save the ribbon or the rost
in her hair, looked at times almos
angelic.
People began at last to hint, hert
and there, at tour on the Contin
ent. They had made much money
why not invest it now and settle
down? Where was the use in ex,
hausting their means in travelling:
What favor could they, the simple,
the uneducated, possibly find in tn c
lands of courts and kings, where
only the greatest prima donnas, the
most noted songsters of the old
world met with special appreciation:
But Antoine, all in a fever of hope
and desire, urged them to go. He
remembered his dreams. Dora was
not less anxious. The romantic
child wished to see real castles, and
perhaps, real queen. After many
a long consultation, it was decided
at last that they should 60; and ac-
cordingly they took passage in one
of the ocean steamers for England:
To their great astonishment, thither
had their fame preceded them. In a
quiet, unambitious way they issued
bills and tickets, anticipating utter
failure. The great hall was crowded;
their little songs, SO simple and
unique; the peculiar harmony of
their voices; the lovely face of Dora,
so exquisitely pure, and the native
grace with which she poured out
the silvery melody of her voice, took
them by surprise-and the honest
British audience emulated the en-
thusiasm of their brethren over the
water. A summons came from the
very throne-and Dora, in her sweet,
innocence, sang before the
queen as modestly, yet as freely, as
in the presence of cottage dame in
her own Yankee land. Plaudits, ia
vors, and money gathered as they
went on. In all the English towns
they reaped rich rewards, and found
themselves, in six months, fortunate
beyond their widest hopes.
Now said Antoine, let us take
a vacation, and 60 sightseeing on
our own account. Dora wants. to
see Paris-so do I. We must visit
the hillsides in some of those old
towns where the grapes grow-what
do you say"
OF course, they were all willing;
and, of course, they went. Dora
was little worn down; her cheeks
grew pale. They must find q water
ing-place, where the sight of the sea
might revive memories of home.
They consulted guide books and a
physician. He directed them to go
to AiX-les-Bains.
At last, then,' chuckled Antoine,
i am in the way for my fortune
They found the French watering
place barely endurable. 1t was a
resort for invalids par erceHence.
Hardly a ruddy cheek was to be
seen; only men and women with |
straw hats, elongated faces, and
grumbling voices, going thither and
bathing, shifting, and grum-
bling. Even Dora's sunshine could |
not light them up here. They had
lecided to leave, and were taking,
IS they thought, their last breakfast |
1t AiX-les-Bains, when there entered |
1 tall, pale, hook-nosed gentleman,
who reioiced in long, white beard,
l fiery red dressing gown with gilt |
frogs, pale yellow smoking-cap,
which he doffed, laying it beside his
lmber pipe, or meerschaum, and a
pair of bright green slippers.
Antoine flushed and turned pale
identical man of his
lream! What was going to happen
nextl The stranger glared at the
little company-gazed again, look
Of keen pleasure lighting up his
piercing gray eyes, and then ad-
dressed them in good, sonorous
English. He talked rapidly-asked
md told news; and after breakfast,
fastening upon Antoine, he said,
You play well, sir-you have de-
served success
How? stammered the young
nan, to whom the other was total
stranger; did you-have you-
Il heard you in Islington-I
heard you in London. followed
you up for six concerts, and feared |
might never hear you again. OIL
course, you will give concert
nere?'
Among these French people?
Oh, no, SIR
Then you are only pleasuring?
THAT is our object for the pres
ent, replied Antoine.
The stranger thought for a mo-
nent.
That is so much the better; for
low my daughter can hear you
How? interrogated Antoine;
we shall not give concert
L mean,' replied the other, that
f your chief object now is pleasure,
[ must have you all at my chateau.
It is only five miles off; and my
laughter is recovering her health
here. Iassure you it would lay me
lnder great obligations, if your
,rothers and yourself, with that
charming little sister, would consent
o pass some weeks with u.s.. We
an promise you sport i'll the way of
ishing, cunning, and sailing, and
- he hesitated a moment. i feel