Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-07

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 The next and following day marched from surprise to surprise; the repertoire oi SilviO.was inexhaustible; sometimes ht played from inspiration. and, one morn ing. when those present arose to applaud him. said to him:
 -WhO is the author of that morceau, Silvio2"
 -I am, signor.
 ~You compose, then?7
 Il do not know that it is composing, but, on certain days picture scene to myself, and l try 60 express what l feel. It is as if heard the music within me- have only to follow and copy it.
 ~Will you not come to my room? There is my card; shall expect you tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
 Punctual to the minute the fellow aP- peared next day.
 took Silvio to famous professor, ,whc, after an examination, declared that my prOtege had a wonderful genius for music, and that he was sure to become famous. at once arranged with the professor to take him as pupil
 About this time I received a note from my generals wife Mime Arnould. an ex- cellent musician. who proposed to give a little concert. and begged me to assist her in preparing a programme. When it was nearly completed, 1 said to her:
 Madame. will you permit me to add a novelty 10 your concert; l should like to introduce a young man of rare talent in whom l am greatly interested.
 And what instrument does your mar vicious friend play?'
 l heSitated.
 "The accordion.
 A burst of laughter greeted my response. and discoIcerted me not little.
 "The ac-really it Is too droll-let me laugh once more In fact the comic ele- ment was lacking in my concert
 Pardon me, l said, seriously, the birth, the beauty, the misfortunes and talent of Silvio merit something better He is of patrician origin; he has engraved upon his left arm a ducel crown. One day. when but a child, as he was playing upon the beach of the bay of Naples, he was. in spite of the cries of his nurse. car ried of by pirates. Later be was taken to Venice by some merchants of the Le- want
 ~Why this is a regular romance that you are telling me We'll, bring your beautiful SilviO. We will give him a hearty welcome.
 My story was absurd, but knew the impreSsionable imagination of Mme Ar mould, and 1 felt sure that this stupid story, repeated and embellished, would excite an interest in him
 The evening of the concert arrived. and Silvio arrayed himself in an elegant cos tune which my tailor had prepared for him at my expense. At 10 o'clock we en- tered the grand salon.
 At the sight of SilviO there was a mur- mur of admiration and astonishment; no one even smiled when he took in his hands his singular instrument. saw that his cause was gained in advance He played ~Casta Diva, that great air from @NOrma, which he interpreted in won derful manner. and when he ended tumultuous applause arose on every side.
 The next day received a letter from Mime ArnOuld. She thanked me warmly and praised the talent of my protege. ex. cused herself for having been skeptical and mOckiug and enclosed a bill of 100 francs. addressed to the beautiful Italian.
 Wishing 10 help SilviO as much as pos sible begged the young master to give me lessons
 Would you like. said to him one day. -to have me for pupil?"
 ~Yes. signor
 But l must have an instrument like yours. and l can procure one only in Paris.
 Pardon, me. signor, I know a young woman to whom have been giving les sons and who cannot continue Her ac- cOrdiOn iS better than mine, and she de sires tO sell it. IL cost 120 francs. but it can be bought for 100 francs
 Very well; here is the money; buy it for me
 Two days later VIC began our lessons. My progress was rapid and we soon played duets together which enchanted me.
 One day at the usual hour. my young professor presents himself with empty hands.
 How does it happen, dear maestro, that yoY have not your sccordionI"
 An accident happcLed to it. signor; k Is being repaired I am greatly annoyed. as there is to be concert on Sunday, in aid of the poor. at T.. They asked Rs 10 come and play two pieces. but without an instrument what can dor
 Don't let that annoy you; take mine. if you are not going to be away too long"
 "A thousand thanks, signor I shall certainly return by Monday evening.
 SilviO was about to go; I saw that he hesitated. and appeared a little em- barrassed.
 What is it, caro miO?-
 There will he all the authorities and fashionable people of T. at the con >ert. and If you could let me take the costume wore Mme Arnold 's--p
 Why. certainly. l will fold it care fully and pack it in my valise. SO that you can carry it nicely"
 waited in vain for him on Monday. | thought he must have missed the train; but, not seeing him on Tuesday at the hour for our lesson, began to feel un- easy.
 The poor fellow must have taken cold on coming from the concert I ought to have offered him my overcoat He mayN even now be lying i'll with fever and ne Trend near to care for him
 Wednesday, could stand it no longer and wrote to one of my friends. a judge or the tribunal at T. received the next day the following letter: DEAR FRIEND-I have had an agent of police visit all the inns in the town, but | can md no trace of any Italian. beautiful | or ugly. There has been no concert for | the benefit of the poor.
 Yours. etc. -