The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-07-31

Become a refined woman. Don't let your
self love stand in your light, and shut it
out from her. She sings like prima
donna, and wished to study music,
The large lustrous ewes Of the child
turned imploringly to the strange
guardian. =
"Lor, Camilla, ] can't stand in your way.
! know you're every bit born lady, If
your poor mother did die in a hotel
among wretches who turned her child
into the cold as soon as the breath had
left her body; but, deary me, l can't part
with you. s,s
.'And you shall not. Let me serve lit
tie Camilla, and she shall never leave you.
but shall prove blessing to you in your
old age" a.a ..'
Paul could say nothing and the strange
visitor departed, with no further injury
to his darling than an eloquent glance
from an expressive pair Of eyes.
Then from the gloomy lodgings to
snug set of chambers few streets off,
went Paul and Camilla, and the poor
wretch began to look like quite another
being in his clean work clothes and Sun
day suit, earned from the increased num-
Der of pupils provided through the will
ing assistance Of their philanthropical
friend Clavering.
Day after day, Camilla went with her
books to the teacher SO strangely provided
and after little time, there came days
when passers-by paused to listen to the
warblings Of the rich young voice. . r.
When she had been there six months,
she entered one morning to find Mrs.
Clavering in the music masters room.
"Wnat do you propose to do with your
famous pupil?" asked her soft voice. '...
MADAME, Camilla is capable of doing
anything in a musical way. She will be
songstress of whom this country will
be proud. All, here she is!'' ="
You have improved wonderfully, my
child" said the lady, holding
out her gloved hand. I came to bring
you Richards farewell. He leaves Lon
don tonight, and will remain abroad
many years. Here is gift as token of
remembrance" s.. .s.--ss,.. ss ., --
She did not understand that Mrs.
Clavering had placed pretty necklace
of coral in her hand, and then gathered
up her shawl and departed, but, when
her teacher spoke, she cried as if in NOR
tai pain, and without q word, flew down
the street towards home. As she turned
the corner she rushed pell-mell into the
arms Of a gentleman, who. on seeing her
pale and fearful said, "Why, little Camilla !!
What is the matter?" -.. -. s..-
sob, Mr.. Clavering, you are going
away!" ,.. ,.-..~r.:, -. '..~.~ - -
Richard Clavering's fine face grew sad
and expressive, as the fearful eyes looked
into his own, and for the first time, he
comprehended that he was young man,
and that his protege was stealing from
childhood into beautiful girlhood, and
was an undeniable beauty" ID r..: ~.
Camilla, I am going away, but will
you wait for nay return?" 1HE. l....... ..,
"Wait for you? | am not going to run
away "a. ...s.a .-...s..s. -. ~ ..-.. g.
"You do not comprehend me. Well, it
is better so. Perhaps two years later you
may understand me. Goodbye, Camilla.
Kiss me good bye" $751; -. @
1t was a very quiet street, and so Ca
milla lifted her head and kissed him.
: In all probability the child would have
kissed him in the main thoroughfare as
readily as there, and only mention the
fact OF the street being quiet one, to
silence the startled propriety of those
who are shocked at the publicity of it.
Well, they are parted. He to go over
the sea, she to remain at home and i'm
prove the opportunities he had placed be-
fore her. 80 mi. .....
The great heart of the music-loving
public was agitated with mingled emo
tons of joy, pride, establishment, and
awe. A new songstress had been crit
cised, picked over piecemeal, ground
down to the finest point, dissected, exam
med through the most perfect micro
scope, and pronounced perfect And
now the manager of first class fashion
patronized theater had engaged her for
az almost fabulous sum, as the world was
to hear her voice. . ,... ....s .... ...-
The light came. The theater was
crowded from pit to roof. The orchestra
pealed forth grand overture, the ex-
pectant crowd filled the air with per-
fume, and soft murmurs Of whispering
voices and rustling silks arose in sub
dued sound; and then the broad curtain
rolled up and displayed the elegantly
fitted stage. ~
Suddenly there was hush in the vast
building, and eyes grew bright with
eager anticipation as from the wing
came the debutante. ...
A tall, graceful girl, with cleaning
shoulders and white, perfectly shaped
arms; with a crown of purple black hair
upon the regal head; with great eyes
scanning the crowd, and then with almost
childish shyness yelling themselves be-
meath the long lashes; a mouth, soft,
en- der and beautiful, and cheek as fair
as the pure white satin Of her sweep robe;
and they had seen the long talked of and
highly praised beauty. VA
A roar like the rushing of distant
waters sounded in Ter ears, and then
swelled into thunder; and coming slow
ly down the splendor Of the foot lights,
ler beautiful head erect, her eyes glow
ng with excitement, her beauty enhanced
by the elegance Of her costume, Camilla,
the poor little wait, the child Of poor old
Paul Smith. the protege Of the proud
Richard Clavering, received the homage
of the assembled crowd.
When the reclamation had ceased, the
orchestra began soft symphony; and
then through the bui!didg echoed the
clear, pure notes of voice that sounded
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