The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-01

SO1lS uO IdrtueT bldu tAe gang plank
so Hastings retired from the field with a
smile which said as plainly as words
could say it, "You see could have her
all the evening if would, but won't
be too hard on the rest of you" From
Helen he turned with the easy grace of
society man to Bessie Archer, who,
though she did not care much for that
style of man, found this particular speci-
men rather amusing. ft
This last evening at Helen's New York
home was very pleasant one, for Helen
was charming hostess. As it drew to
a close they had some music, and Helen
insisted upon Rush singing song. He
refused so fatty at first as to appear
almost rude, but Helen knew this to be
embarrassment. She wanted her guests
to hear what fine barytone voice he
had; SO she sat down at the piano and
began playing the accompaniment of one
Of Rubinsteins songs.
"You will not refuse me the last re-
quest 1 shall make of you for months
possibly the last shall ever make, for
the ocean is very wide, end even the
largest ships are frail," She said this
with a smile, but more seriously than
she intended, and Rush turned shade
paler at the thought
81 never sang to roomful of people,
and will not do so now; | will sing to
you"
THANK you very much" said Helen
TO tl,n ,NC
his words. 81 thought you could not re-
fuse me-" And she began playing the
accompaniment again. She played it
beautifully. Her Accomplishments were
an inspiration to a singer. Rush stood
by the side of the piano where he could
look at her and not face the room, though
he did not turn his back to the guests.
He had learned enough German to be
able to sing the words in that language,
and he felt freer in singing sentimental
song in foreign tongue. On the first
two or three notes his voice trembled
slightly, but the words and Helen's pres
ence warmed him, and he sang as he had
never sung before, giving every word its
full meaning, and looking straight into
her eyes as the rich tones poured from
his lips. He sang as he felt, and he
threw such an intensity into some of the
words that Uncle Lightfoot Myers, who
knew little German, looked at Aunt
Rebecca and winked, as though to say,
Another victim"
When Rush finished singing every one
in the room except West Hastings came
up and complimented him on his voice.
You never sang for me, Mr.. Hurl-
stone said Bessie, rather reproachfully.
why, Rush, old man, how you have
improvedr' exclaimed Archie. 4 re-
member you used to sing college songs,
but 1 never heard you sing them Ike
that"
''Where did you get this beautiful
voice you have been hiding under
bushel, and who is your teacher" asked
Mary Dick, taking his hand and shaking
it enthusiastically.
life voice, SUCH It's 1t is. said Rush,
slightly embarrassed, Il suppose came
by naturally, out my knowledge OF music
l owe to the best of teachers, for Miss
lLOli lids OCCI hltlh W ShNS
me most valuable instructions"
''Nonsense!" said Helen. Il heard him
sing little song one night, and l saw
that he had musical ear and very
sweet quality of voice; so l made him
bring his music around here, and gave
him few hints, which fell upon good
soil, for they have borne fruit a hundred
fold"
Rush's singing had certainly made
sensation, and they would not let him off
until he had sung another song, into
which he threw even more passion than
he did into the first, for it was IBID Me
to Live"
"lf Dick GriswoId had ever sung TO
me like that" remarked the vivacious
Mary Dick to Uncle Lightfoot, ~ wouldn't
have kept him waiting so long for an
answer as did"
West Hasting didn't enjoy this part of
the performance at all, and remarked to
Bessie Archer, with an emphasis that
made her smile in spite of herself, that
he despised singing man and thought
German a beastly language. If he could
not sing to Helen he was determined that
she should sing to him, and when she sat
down at the piano again he put the music,
a pretty French love song, on the rack,
and stood Immediately in front of her as
she sang it. Now, as all singers like to
have some one at whom they can look
when singing, Hastings turned the pages
and caught the glances he coveted and
was content.
When the evening broke up, as the
pleasantest evenings will, Aunt Rebecca
called Rush aside and said she wanted to
say few words to him after the other
guests had gone. His heart beat high in
expectation, for the thought crossed his
mind, Perhaps she has discovered that
/ adore her niece, and is going to tell me
that she will be my friend Helen
stayed in the drawing room after her
guests had gone only long enough to
thank Rush again for his songs and say
that she should expect to see him at the
steamer. 80 now addio," she said, Civ
ing him her hand. He took it and raised
it reverentially to his lips. She thought
nothing of this, for they were very good
friends, and then she had lived good
deal among foreigners
Now, Mr.. Hurlstone," said Aunt Re-
becca, taking him by the arm and lead
ing him to the sofa, 81 think l under
stand you pretty well" Rush blushed to
the roots of his hair), land feel that l
can speak to you plainly, and not waste
time in beating about the bush"
'fYou can certainly depend on me,
Miss Sandford. l am proud to be your
confidant," answered Rush, in steady