, 1874-09-06
A NEW DELlLAR.

the society. It was whispered that ther wou
soon be married.. Some Of the old ladies' vi
aat in the gallery, whero they had a fine chan,
to see all that passed in the choir, thought dinc
emily. Some Of tho young altos thought tht
KNOW au about it. She was playing deHpo1a
game. and would break or win. The people
st. Marks watched the fight with becoming j,
terest, and looked over the top Of their praye
books to where it would end.
The benediction had been pronounced, IN
the congregation wc1o slowly fltering ont of tt
church, with low murmur OF talk and gossil
which secemed Like tho soft gurglo OF escapin
| water. From the organ-loft little heed did b
pay toit. he lookup the theme of tie last hymr
and began to imp1oviso upon it. It was large
lofty church, aud noble organ. Under bi
fingers it seemed to sing heartfelt song O
praise md prayer. The deep, tromulous thur,
der Of the diapasons seemed to breathe OF awe
some reverence, md tho liquid tones Of til
| flutes lifted tho soul to serener heights Of hol
| meditation and peace The idle chatter Of th
people was subdued in the atmosphere OF ar
aud beauty ho spread about them. Tho Saint
! in the glowing windows seemed to look do7r
upon the dim aisleH as if they, too, heard th,
music and felt its uplifting charm.
away a few fingered in silence to hear tht
music, and q deep calm seomed to fail on tht
place. Through it all ran the golden thrcaG
Of the music, soft, delicious, prayerful, beauti-
ful.
He eat absorbed in his work. His face
WAS lifted, that lie might behold tho golden
pipes above him. His fingers wandered on over
the yellow keys, and his whclo being seemed to
be absorbed in his work. lie knew not that she
stood near him, silent, admiring him, and with
pctulant frown on hor fair face. Yo1ng more
than pretty, finely formed, with large blue eyes
round her low. forehead, and fell in neglected
clouds about her shoulders. It WAS her great
charm. She lncw it and treated it accordingly,
Her dress was OF tho teet material, and in tho
latest fashion. What it may have been mat
tors not It was becoming, and sho knew it.
She had dressed with speciel caro- that day.
It Was not surprising that hs lo7od her. She
WAS wiusome, Intelligent and inorGinately sel-
fish This lest no did not know. Hor boauty
haa won him, and they were engaged to be mar
1icd. She lovad him little, and herself much
Ho Was talented and good-lookine. Ho was the
orgauict Of tho fashionable Episcopal church Of
tho city, and as such Was much admired and
sought after. She enjoyed the sunshine Of his
popularity, but hated hia work, It seemed to
draw him from hcrsolf, and it inte1fared With
her plans and hopes for the future.
Even nox it took his whole attention. Ho did
not heed her, though she stood by his side,
1here was no need to stay longer. The people,
save few stupid old ladies, had I'll gone. Why
his arm with hor parasol. With amile, he
brought tho strain to proper close, and
stopped.
lyon are very slow to-day. Why didn't you
stop when touched yous"
Indeed did as quickly as could finish the
phrase. You wouldnt AaYo mo stop In tho middle
Of O aentence:"
:'1'ro been waiting. ana 1t's tl.no to 50
home"
Her speech and manncr seemed to CRATE
hassh'y bar asiay upon him Had sho no lore for tho
"Why H1,.3 dig you pls,y SO long to-day7 It was
He made no reply. but closed the instrument
IN silence, while she impatieutly tapped Oh the
back Of a seat with pazaso-
You knew Was in hurry to go home"
My dear! How could Il"
She saw in . moment that she was going too
|ar, and with gontle, Rinuous motion took his
.rm iu hera, and drew him to her with soft
harm OF her beauty and apparent affection
Thus together they passed. ont OF the organ loft.
md prepared to 50 down stairs into the dim aud
luiet church. The stairway led directly into the
bringing arches, the great windows glorious In
wing color, and the dark roof spriDsing a1oft in
!le s.a2dowy vault above their heads.
"Whet beautiful place to spend ones life in. |
do not wonder thu: tue old monks were content |
0 spend THAR timo in such scenes. almost |
fish NO h2d service ererg day"
1t would be drcadfulIy stupid
"Oh, no. 1hnk what life Buch man rs |
Id Bach spent i'll his Thomas kirclle! Nothing
, do but to play upon his organ every day. / I
lmost wish was cathedral organist in some
I'm y, sure don't. It's bad enough as it is"
"My love, are you 60 stupid? What is the
oeltion OF orgnnist7 I'm B1iIo hope you don't
!nK !! K1r Of be,nE no! g. one al your lfo'"
"Oh! It's oil very we'll. now-for little
dear, you must 6ee-'
Ho paused on tho last step, and looked at her !
j If he did not quite understand.
I" Oh dear! no; but then you know that it isn't
Iactly-the thing one wishes to do all his liie.'
SIN not 80 su-o. Il was rich, would al
ays play in church. aad. in fact, would givo
, my time to tho study OF music. What nobler
divine worship with tho best gifta Art md
caven had bestoTod On him."
She had the wit to SEQ that she had gone too
+, and with o soft smile and carc8sing touch
10 led him out Of the church into the
ray in silence His thoughts returned to his |
aud tho church. 6ao Was echoming how to
AXE tho next assault.
It so happened that they did not meet again |
several days. IN tne EI1uaV OF e2cl Hock !
spent tho evening at tho church in practice J
d aloue. On Saturdays tho choir met, and no
IS too busy attending to their wants to do JUS .
% to his own.
Ono limp burned brightly over lis head, E
d cast a bright glaro On his book and tho
SIX. The tips Of the stops glitterod, and ! i
, pipes overhead each had long bar of
llow light The outline OF the vast instrn- | d
mt was almost lost in the shadow. The church
,mcd to spread around below. and above him
silence and dusky shade. The arches over
I'd wero barely yisible, aud far away tho gi1ded
yes Of the Diblo Oh the deek caught the light
3 spot OF yellow radiance. Tho Windows look
black and dead, and every ywhcEc save by his G
t it was gloomy, vague, and unreal
Absorbed in Lis music, he went On by the
II, little needing anything, saTe tho work in h
ID. Tho dim, allent church behind him was
to unnoticcd, and he turned leaf after leaf, II
getful Of both time and place. There was .
step On the carpoted stairs, and q light n
1re in charming apparel and lovely looks came =
md stood near By in silence. Presently he al
pped, and wiping his forehead, said aloud: q
1t is glorious" q
ho felt pans OF conscious jealousy 10 her
IT, and silently advancing into the organ-lofs, m
stood near him. Ho discovered her at tho yt
ncnt, and, without rising, extended his
ID and welcomed her With smile. o.
happened to pasa, and tried the door. I Il