The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-08
"IJANKA DOODLUM"; A
IVIOLINlST'S ROMANCE.
A Lesson In Pstriottsm Gtv:n to an
American In Paris and Its
Sequel In Boston.
ny EDWARD MARSHALL
copv,tshs, 1908, bv Edpard Marshaii.

fore made to his takir MS Vonh INTO tno
court and practising.
That very morning he had enjoyed half
an hour OF blood-curdling and nerve-twist-
ing scales in the courtyard, secure In the
knowledge that there was no one to suffer
from IL but Madame and her emp oyees
who we're hardened to 1t. When he went
home that afternoon after his two hours
with his master he sat at one Of the small
tables and took his violin from Its case.
Before Pierre. the waiter. had come with
his vermouth, which was his only and very
mild dissipation. he became much inter-
ested in the achievement OF dimcult and
unnatural finger position which am sure
the Alm ghty never intended human fingers
to be bothered by.
Presently Pierre, the waiter. arrived and
delivered his regular daily drink along
with the information that there were new
guests in the hotel and they were Ameri-
cans Madame had intrusted Pierre with
the duty Of delicately limiting to him that
perhaps It might be better for him not to
practise any Of his painful scales In the
courtyard, but just play a few little ones
which did not ache 20 very muoh
But Herbert's mind was 80 occupied with
his efforts that he did not realize the sense
Of Perre's remarks. He only stopped his
painful work long enough to drink his YER
mouth and then went on agsin.
While he was hard at II an American
boy approached him with swagger and a
command.
mister! Pay Hanka Doodlum.' won't
your
The small American was forced to re-
peat his request a number OF times before
he attracted the fascinated performer 8
attention.
mister! Pay Hanka Doodlum.' won't
your
Herbert took his violin from beneath his
chin.
Il beg your pardon he said. What
did you say' fear / was making great
noise and did not understand
The small boy approached and gravely
shook hands.
please pay 'Hanka Doodlum.'
BY an inspiration Herbert guessed
yankee Doodle
Il am afraid don't know Yankee
Doodle, but III try
As he began to figure the old tune out
he heard a distinct young voice from above
say:
.Humph! An American and can't play
Yankee DOODLE
Herbert did not raise his eyes. but he
ceased. Instead he played some simple
title melodies for the youngster. He had
not seen the face Of the scornful critic
but It had been a charming voice. He
made a resolve.
The next day he was absent from the
hotel somewhat longer than usual. When
he did appear he took his accustomed seat
at the table. Opening his violin case he
ran over some designedly inonensive ex-
ercises until Pierre appeared with his YER
mouth.
At almost the same moment came the
small American man-child. He responded
with some loftine~s to Hertert's good
afternoon and said scornfully:
.Huhl 'Tant pay 'Hanka Doodlum!
Huh"
Then he withdrew aome PAGES. gazing
with evident disapproval at the young
student OF adding.
But Herbert only smiled Pleasantly and
glanced quickly at the window from which
he had heard the scornful voice.
Il think I can play II now. II you would
like TO hear H.. he said TO the youngster.
Somewhat propitis,ed, that parsonage
drew near. albeit with q look Of some in
credulity.
You tant pay it, he announced. with
| a strong accent on the you
I'm try said Herbert
Aunt Florence said you touldn't.' pro-
tested the boy.
Herbert straiGhtway tucked his fiddle
under his chin and then he began. First
81 all the Jolly. Jumping notes of the simple
old song ierked out merriy under his touch
The visitor was evidently pleased with
the very first half dozen barr. for, thrustins
his small hands into his pockets he stood
with feet wide apart. a. . good American
should while listening to 'Yankee Doodle. :
Indeed. his preoooupation and approval OF
| the music % absorbed him that he failed
20 notice two ladies Zone elderly and ono
delightfully."- young and pretty who had
| approached through the archway leading
to the stree, and paused listening
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4 for his hack Gas toward them. 10 the
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