West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-10-05
BowSER S TROUBLES.
He Buys an Old Master Violin and
Promptly Hears from the
NeishbOrS.
HERE was no doubt that Mr.

the evening paper, but he was restles.
and uneasy. Mrs. Bowser mentally
wondered whether he had bought nm
elephant alta bargain or found a new
remedy for consumption. but said
nothing by and 10y he tossed tho pa
per aside aud observed
haven't heard tho piano going for
tho last three months. Any thing out
OF order ?"
No it's all right, she answered,
"butas you hate music don't play
when you are here"
II hate music What arc you talk
ing about ?"
You have often compared my play
ing to the sounds OF beating on an old
TIN pan"
We'll, of course you are poor play
er, and your voice is cracked. but 90
far as music is sooncerued-real music
1t fills my soul with joy"
But you never sing or play"
Haven't had time heretofore, but
now II
"You intend to-"
Yes. feel the need of something
TO make home more pleasant-to Offer
more diversion during the evening.
think shall learn To play the violin"
What At your age !" exclaimed
Mrs Bowser
my agei" he shouted, ne he bob
bed around on his chair. "Thats
what Iexpectod TO hear What's the
matter with my age | am neither
blind, speechless nor crippled. Pliny
went at it and learned six languages
after he was 20 years old"
We'll. suppose You brought home
the violin ?"
Yes. It's n beauty, and I got IL
cheap. Its IA real Giyoni, and bought
1t OF n man who was hard up. Got it
Tor s35, and it's worth 5000"
And you will try to learn to play
it2"
Certainly. had one lesson this
afternoon, aud in less than month
Ill astonish you"
You will practice in the gnrret,
suppose ?"
mot by jugful shall practice
right here ! That is, there won't be
much practice about it, as / shall be
playing tunes or Saturday. Lot me
show IL 90 you"
lie had left IL in the hall as he came
in. lie got the package and uncovered
II and brought baclS greasy old fiddle
which looked az il IL had been carried
around tho country since the DAYS OF
Columbus.
This violin was made bY Givoni
himself over 100 Years ago" he said AZ
Mrs. Bowser gazed on tho old relic.
"Who was Givoni ?"
WHO was GfYoui2 Why don't YOU
ask who George Washington was ?"
We'll, it's my opinion that you have
been swindled on the instrument, and
fear you are 20 old to take up such
music"
DO you That's nicO way 20 on
courage husband see now why
40 many men run out nights. / not
only saved tlo5 in buying this eddie.
but I'll make your heart ache with
jealousy before the month IL over l."
lie sat down and began 70 saw. lie
held his head on one side, run out his
tongue, and sawed away at the scale
and be had been going about fye min
utes when the cook opened tho door,
beckoned Mrs Bowser out. aud wbis.
pered
II give you n office that shall leave
after dinner tomorrow
why what is it2 p" was asked.
"Him-Mr. Bowseri Hen bring
spooks and ghosts about. I have al
ready been taken with paipitation Of
tho heart Mercy but listen 70 tbo..
voices Of the dead calling out Co each
other across their graves Mrs. Bov.
SER its the wonder OF tho people that
you don't commit suicide &"
Mr.. Bowser continued saving avn,
until his arm was tired and his collar
wilted, but he wouldn't havo q1it
when he did had nota voice in front
OF the house shouted
why don't some one throw roo.
At the door or ring Tor tho patrs.
wagon p"
Next day a darkstInned man vL.
said no WAS a grandson ~ ths Irta
Givoni, came mp and gavo Nr Bgvse.
a lesson. and Tho cool, who had aIma..
consented 60 stay ON suddsnIr ros. aa
and rushed after her bundle when
ready 20 20 sic whispered 81 Nrs
Bowser:
'I'm sorry for ron that's o. Boz Isf.
behind, mum. bat n he gets violent
you'I have him taken 90 Tho qsyium
OF course
Mr. Bowser took four lesson. .n oil
and then told his teacher tUat hIs ser.
vices would no longer be required
lie took the last two lessons i1 che
barn In order. as be- said. % surori.s
the ncighrore ON the even ny 20 tHt
last lesson he seated himself ou roe
TIC chair in the back yard. and whra
ready 20 perform he said Co Mrs
Bowser:
"You said ! could not learn 90 1Iav
the violin at my age Just listen AMI
see n You don't change your opinion
He startco in with what was meant