Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-19

UNDECIDED by Sebastian, who was too much
engrossed by the beautiful creation of his
pencil, which seemed bursting into life, tC
mark the fight of time.
Another touchp he exclaimed. "a
soft shade here; now the mouth. Yes
therel Il opens those eyes, they pierce me
through What a forehead What deli
caeyl Oh, my beautiful" and Sebastian
forgot the hour, forgot he was a slave, for
got his dreaded punishment-all, all was
Obliterated from the soul of the youthful
artist, who thought of nothing, saw moth
ing, but his beautiful picture
But who can describe the horror and
CONSERVATION of the unhappy slave when,
on suddenly turning round, he beheld all
the pupils, with his master at their head,
standing beside him.
Sebastian never once dreamed of Justify
ing himself, and, with his palette in one
hand and his brushes in the other, he hung
down his head, awaiting in silence the
punishment he believed he justly merited.
For some moments "A dead silence pre-
vailed, for if Sebastian was COMPOUNDED at
being caught in the commission of such a
fragrant crime, Murillo and his pupils were
not less astonished at the discovery they
had made
Murillo, having with a gesture of the
hand imposed silence on his pupils, who
could hardly restrain themselves from Civ
ing way to their admiration, approached
Sebastian and, cOnCealing his emotion,
said in a cold and severe tone, while he
looked alternately from the beautiful head
of the Virgin TO the terrified slave who
stood like a statue before him:
"Who is your MASTER SehastianP"
"You,' replied the boy, in a voice scarce
ly audible
81 mean your drawing master?" said
Murillo"
you, seuor," again replied the trem-
bling slave.
'Itcannot be; never gave you lessons, z"
said the astonished painter.
"But you gave them to others, and /
listened to them" rejoined the boy, en-
boldened by the kindness Of his master.
"And you have done better than listen.
you have profited by theml" exclaimed
Murillo, unable longer to conceal his adj
miration. Gentlemen, does this boy
merit punishment or reward2"
At the word punishment Sebastian's
heart beat quick; the word reward" gave
him a little courage, but fearing that his
ears deceived him he looked with timid
and imploring eyes toward his master.
"a reward, senior" cried the pupils in
breath.
THAT is we'll; but what shall it be?"
Sebastian began to breathe
"Ten ducats, at least" said Mendez.
"FifteenI" cried Ferdinand.
mo" said Gonzalez "a beautiful new
dress for the next holiday"
Speak, Sebastian said Murillo, look
ing at his slave, whom none of these re-
wards seemed TO move. "Are these things
not to your taste? Tell me what YOU wish
for / am so much pleased with your beau
tiful composition that l will grant any re-
quest you may make. Speak, then; do not
be afraid"
"Oh, master, il l dared'- And Sebas,
tian, clasping his hands, fell at the feet OF
his master
1t was easy to read in the half opened
lips of the boy and his sparkling eyes some
devouring thought within which timidity
prevented him from uttering.
With the view of encouraging him, each
Of the pupils suggested some favor for him
to demand.
ASK gold, Sebastian"
ASK rich dresses, Sebastian"
ASK to be received as pupil, Sebastian"
A faint smile passed over the counte-
nance of the slave at the last words, but he
hung down his head and remained silent.
ASK for the best place in the studio"
said Gonzalo, who, from being the last
come pupil, had the worst light for his
easel.
Come, take courage" said Murillo,
gayly.
"The master is so kind today" said Fer
dinand half aloud, 81 would risk some
thing-ask your freedom, Sebastian"
At these words Sebastian uttered cry
of anguish, and raising his eyes to his mas
ter he exclaimed, in a voice choked with
sobs:
''The freedom of my father-the freedom
of my fatherr'
"And thine, Also" said Murillo, who, no
longer able to conceal his emotion, threw
his arms around Sebastian and pressed
him to his breast.
"Your pencil" he continued, "shows
that you have talent; your request proves
that you have a heart; the artist is com
plete From this day consider yourself not
only as my pupil, but as my son. Happy
Murillo! | have done more than paint
have made painter"
Murillo kept his word and Sebastian
Gomez, better known under the name of
the Mulatto of Murillo, became one of the
most celebrated painters in Spain. There
may yet be seen in the churches of Seville
the celebrated picture which he had been
found painting by his master; also a st.
Anne, admirably done; a holy Joseph,
which is extremely beautiful, and others OF
the highest merit.-New York Ledger.