Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-08

TO 10 -- street, WnelS ne ledTIleu JndJ
the article" was kerosene lamp ap-
pliance, which increased the volume of
light at the same time that it decreased
the quantity Of oil consumed.
He easily-indeed, greatly to the
satisfaction of Brown q Co., when they
had acquainted themselves with his
ecedentS-secured a situation as a
canvasser and the next day left the
city On his bicycle.
The first place which he worked"
was a thriving village, where his sales
were few, and despite his uniform cour-
tesy, he was subjected to the Tepulsive
treatment which agents are won't to
receive. His next venture was in a
rural district. where the houses were
far apart, and he wheeled" many
miles without being allowed to even
show what he wished to dispose OF, as
he was usually confronted at the door
by some one who said:-"We are not
prepared to purchase anything OF the
kind to-day or similarly.
Il declare, l pity the poor fellows
whose bread and butter depend upon
work like this" he frequently remark
Quite late one shOWery afternoon he
reached a hamlet where there was no
hotel, but ne finally secured entertain
ment in a private family.
As he sat Onthe veranda of the house
where he was temporarily domiciled
the first evening of his stay in the
place the tones of some one singing to
the accompaniment of a piano were
audible, and, addressing his host
Thomas Marsh by name-with whom
he had been eonVersing, he asked
Who is possessed Of such wonder
fully fine voice."
1T is the daughter Of man who lives
in that house. Mr.. Marsh replied, in
dicGting with his finger the house near
est his own, who is fitting herself to
teach music.
Il should think her already fitted to
teach it-yocal music, at least French
observed.
For a few minutes he sat without
uttering d word, and then he inquir-
ed
Are you willing to go with me lit
tie nearer her home? / wish to hear
her more distinctly, and were both OF
us seen by any member Of her family
| should not be deemed so impairment
as otherwise might. -
Il viii conduct you into the room
where she is g.
"Win she not be offended if we go
there?"
she is not the kind Of girl that is
so easily offended.
Ten minutes later French had been
formally introduced to Miss Stella
Reid by Mr.. Marsh, who said:
Mr.. French heard you singing from
my veranda. and desired to hear you
at a less distance; so l invited him
over here"
That's it. she rejoined, flush suf-
fuSing her countenance.
Now. please to favor us with one
of your best selections, Mr.. Marsh re-
marked as he and French seated them
selves.
Without a word of objection she
played and sang several pieces, for
which her visitors complimented her.
DO you sing or play, Mr.. French? p
. she inquired.
a very little of both" was the re-
ply
TT will be no more than fair for you
to take my place at the instrument,
she observed, leaving her place at the
piano stool.
Il make no claims to musical ability,
but viii reciprocate your kindness as
we'll as I can"
Taking the vacant stool he played
a fantasia so skillfully that she nerv-
Ously said:
4 believe that you are a profession
al.
4 assure you that 1 am not" he re-
Joined.
Now you must sing" she said.
In a mellow tenor he sang a selec-
ton from Mendelssohn so pathetically
that tears filed the eyes of his hearers,
four in number. as his unknown voice
had drawn her parents into the room.
you may make no claims to musical
ability but it is yours" Mr.. Marsh
TREMENDOUSLY observed, land, having it,
I do not understand how you came to
be selling"
"Shw fell from French's lips, and the
He arose from the stool and was in
troduced to Mr. and Mrs. Reid.
How long shall you remain in the
place. Mr.. French" Mr. Reid inquired.
Il cannot say exactly" was the an
swer.
while you are here, I hope you will
come in to sing and play as often as
you can" fell from Mr.. Reid's lips.
you must, Mr.. French" the daugh-
ter interpOlated, in an earnest tone.
Thank you; l shall be pleased to do
so" he replied.
Soon after he and his host left the
house, and on their way back to the
latters home he explained how he
CHANGED to be following his present vo-
cation. causing Mr. Marsh to laughing
ly exclaim:
"Well, I declare!"
After breakfast next morning he said
to Mr. Marsh:
Il should like to remain here for two
or three weeks: can you conveniently
accommodate me for that length of
timer"
"As well as not, was the cordial re-
ply.
THANK YOU, very much
For twO-yes, nearly siX-weeks he
was a member of MIR. Marsh's house
hold, during which he discontinued his
canvassing and passed most of the
time with stella" as he soon came to
address her, while he to her became
Andrew
They sang-she to him, he to her, or
together; they played for each other,
or duets, often having quite an audi
ence They rode, rambled, read to-
gether until-what?
She was acquainted with his antece-
dents and had been urgently entreated
to share his future with him. Re