The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-02-12

" no pays tHiS InStIutHeht' ~ 49,
ell OF the girl.
Il play llttlc," she said.
well. since you have finished re-
moving the dishes. let me- hear you
render one Of them. Which Is your
favOrite!'
"Wagner."
"Why do you prefer him"
"He sets me dreaming"
Here is one of his pieces" He placed
the music in position. Let ME hear
you give it."
She sat down ut the piano and played
the piece through.
where have you studied?" the man
asked.
Il have never studied"
what. Never studied? Then you
that you have rendered that piece with
the exact expression its author would
have wished? You have great musical
talent. You should go to the conserva-
tory OF music to study. Now Is your
time to begin. The autumn term COM
mences III a few days.
But have not the means"
Not the means? So! never thought
Of that
Meanwhile he had taken her place at
the piano and begun to play the piece
she had rendered. The girl stood spell
bound She had never heard such
music tn her life. 1t seemed to her that
she was in fairyland and the fairies
were singing to her In musical har-
monies that she had never heard be-
fore. Enchanted castles rose before
her. now rcsplendent in the morning
sun. now mellow In its descending
rays, now bathctl In softcst moonlight.
Wizards were exertlng their strange
influence. making her weep. melting
her into varying moods with entranc-
Ing sounds. At last the music faded
away with few soft notes. and she
was aEnin In her cabin home.
In the morning, when the stranger
took his departure. he offered to pay
the forester for his lodging but the
man declined to accept payment
Herr" lie said. II was once In better
circumstances. Then | entertained my
friends. Now have no friends. 1t Ia
only when a gentleman such az yon
the pleasure Of receiving u guest"
The stranger seemed lost In thought
for time, then said:
AT amy rate. you must permit me
to return your hospitality. Come to tho
city this day week and bring your
daughter. You will find me mt No. :
-strasse. shall expect you to sup
per. VIII you be there
How can | refuse:'
When the appointed day arrived the
forester lsarnessed the only horse he
owned. took his daughter. and together
they drove to the city. AS they passed
through the streets they noticed bill
boards on which was an announcement
of Il concert by Herr Wagner. oh"
cried the girl. IF | could only hear
Kim play Arriving at their destina.
ton. they were received by their guest
of II week before. After supper he pre-
scented them with two tickets. which
upon examination proved 10 be for the
Wagner concert. Take them" lie
said. giving them directions where 10
80. Then 10 the girl: Il am pleased to
be able to give yon an opportunity 10
hear your favoritc. As for myself.
have an engagement for the evening.
but | will see you after the concert"
The forester and his daughter went
TO the concert hall. the latter delighted
ut the prospect before her. Entering
the hall, which was packed to over
flowing, they found their seats to be
among the best and sat down. waiting
for the beginning OF the performance.
Presently side door opened, the hum
OF conversation ceased, and a gentle.
man OF distinguished appearance walk.
cd upon the stage.
1t was the stranger whom the fores.
ter had entertained in his hut.
When the concert was finished the
composer beckoned the forester and
his daughter to remain In the hall. As
soon as he could get away from ths
many admirers who encircled him be
advanced to his guests. At the same
time man came from the entrance
and stood waiting to speak.
How much?' asked the COMPOSER
Fifteen hundred marks" replied the
man.
ut is enough for the present. Then
turning to the girl, he added:
This concert is for your benefit
Funds are provided for your course ir
the conservatory"
Ihe girl. overwhelmed, seized III,
hand and covered It with kisses .n.s
tears Of delight.
Years afterward distinguished nj.
anist visited America and reaped for.
tune. which she added to one ALREADY
eatnered. She was the forester'a
daughter. ISABEL HENCKLEY.
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