Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-01-27

whsn ~ world should render tn homage
whsa Major Browning called upon he,
"A The morning, be made known moro fully
HI plans. Al b. looked upon her exqui-
attG 3ace and heard again her rich voice,
re was arcused to an enthusiasm unusual
70 : man of his somewhat phlegrnatic tenn
pera1nent.
When Be left her she had agreed to al,
his wishes. She would receive the instruc
ton Of the master he would procure for
her; she would carefully study the part OF
Juliai she would appear IN n grand o.
cert before = chosen audience-then, aud
then only would she consent to sign q con-
tract Tor . specified length Of time.
'SBecause, after all, she said gaily, lyon
may ind me condemned by the voice oil
public opinion, and then what would you
dor"
"Aftsr Ihad expressed nv opin:en as "a
4 merits OF your voice, my dear young
lady, he said superbly. "You will par
don me. but you Show great modesty.-he
hated 70 say ignorance Of his reputation AZ
art critic and connoisseur--.great modesty.
! fear yoH will not retain that humble opin.
ION Of yourself q year from now; you
will be like the rest Of the world ~then-fully
conscious of your powers. We all are,
he added quickly, as he saw the swift flush
rise to her fair young cheek. "Now. once
more, Il You will SO honor me- and he led
her TO the piano with the courtly grace he
had found SO taking with women.
"She Is a wonder. a marvel, Guy he
said enthusiastically to his friend that
night; she will be a revelation to all Lon
don next season. IL only l had that con-
tract signed by that fairy hand, 1 would
snap my fingers at Fate-a happy man.
y was the eventual night Of Mary PEREZ
yAls ife--the night Of her debut: the night
which would set the seal Of public opinion
upon Major Browning's dictum; the night
to make or mai her prospects.
The great hall was comfortably filed by
the select audience hidden to Judge of Ma
jor Browning's discovery. London had
contributed her rank and fashion. her
learning and wealth this Christmas Eve
to give elegance and tone to Miss PEREZ
safs debut. The leaiing papers had each
sent Its reporter armed with pencil aud
note -book to jot down his impression Of
the young debutante.
First OF all there was an orchestral overture
to which every one listened with we'll bred
composure and lack af enthusiasm; then
followed a dashing aud brilliant pianiste in
one Of her own dashing compositions; then
blase opera-goers reused themselves to in
~terest; languid fine ladies' allowed them
selves to look eagerly at the beautiful
young creature who came forward with all
the ease and grace of manner born OF in
nate refinement. lovely girl in the float
ing white draperies with clusters of red
berried holly looping her dress and lying
against the chestnut waves Of her hair.
Far too beautiful, whispered one passee
maiden lady to her neigbhbor, ito have a
good voice-or any other talent"
: You think so,' returned the other smil-
ingly, a young Countess noted alike for her
wit and beauty.
Her manner is the perfection of art
since 1t admirably conceals what art has
taught said another, q long-haired poet.
"Wait until We hear her" said the fair
Countess, gaily. Better keep our wit and
criticism until then"
II was the realization of Mary's dream.
All those faces before her we're merely Wis
ions she had seen that night in her quiet
room; she knew they were around her, but
their presence embarrassed her less than
when she had felt them with her that still
April night. She heard the opening
chords Of the accompaniment, she saw the
Majors anxious face and could not, for the
life Of her, repress the qneer feeling of
amusement which took possession of her
Tor the moment. Then she sang--sang AS
never woman a before. II was IL song
which the young Spaniard had written for
her. a song which breathed the soul of
music in every rapturous note.
Eyes that had not wept for years saw the
w~hite-robed singer through q mist; women
'he,r faces behind their fans to
niue from o'ner eyes the tears whleh niled
'neir owl. Fuller, clearer, sweeter the
marvelons voice rose anu scared through
Inc VAST nail Win the fresh ecstatic iuiness
81 2 lark . saver voice, Their II died down
9 si,ehee-the silence which could Dc feit,
ana Mary knew what Is meant by winning
one { ianreis.
She aiu not RESPOND 10 the encore, bnt
later III the evening she again came FOR
ware 20 receive a perfect ovation:
hgaln sne sang--ah oid Ensitsh paiiad
~ Inristn'as tinie tnat neiu tne sweetness
81 ING angeiic som heard by the Eastern
nepnelus on ,hn. mrs. ,nris'nas hisht'
she nnished. those nearest to her de-
anu sa" tnat = COX OF recognition seemed
20 na.sn from ner eyes 10 the eyes OF some
one IN the audiehce,
nehind the scenes the ovations continued.
M.h sweet. shy ups she answeredths words
- hsr aamtrels, tne rose suil puising IN
cneek-Du. she cared Tor II all SO little,
Ior atew minute peIore she nad seen across
the sen OF races tne race OF Alfred Iempie.
Mauame Afditls brilliant playing
smptled the room OF oil save Mary and
Drowning.
lou are satisheu ,natl was not mis-
tfKen, ne SAID, exultingiy.
~ mas been too wonderful, D
answered soitiy; S'raining ner ears fer the
or .hal well-khown step.
lou are not AFRAID 70 occasion me u TER
npie loss now, iancy! ne went on snii-
giy. Inc world shall see Q n hear
YOU AZ luna, alter all she was paying
Ne neea 90 MN, sne was across Ine room,
ner hands ciasped IN the strong, Drown
OF ner lover.
very cold; very stern his face; ms voice
qnies US II tnes haa mel a1ter a separation
OF q day instead OF TWO years.
ion qua NOT receive my letter. ne asked.
q ,e'ter J which my IN