The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-13

Relieved of his embarrassment, Mr..
Keenholts proceeded to business. He
met no difficulty whatever The pro-
fessor was all graciousness. He ac-
cepted the invitation to fill the vacan-
cy with a graceful willingness that
won the instant admiration of his Wis
itor. Il shall be most happy" he de-
clared, although 1 do not know the
cabinet organ too well. Let me sug-
gest rather that your society accept the
loan of my upright for the occasion.
Then, if you wish, shall be able to
entertain you a little. l am seeking
pupils. you know, and it will serve adj
mirably to introduce me- 1t will be
better than an advertisement in your
paper, and l shall save my money and
also show you what l am able to do.
How does it please you?"
1t pleased Mr.. Keenholts amazingly
well, and he said so. He agreed to
have the piano carried across the hall
and promised that no harm should
come TO It,
Il wish it might be the other, the
concert grand" the professor sighed.
Il could do myself infinitely better jus
tice. But, alas, it is not possible. 1t
was so badly shaken in transit that It
must be silent until an expert re.
stores it."
1T looks like a mighty fine instru-
ment," Mr.. Keenholts hazarded.
1T is my very llfe-my stock in
trade, if you will permit me-" the mu-
sician declared feelingly. Wherever
| go it accompanies me. When we
separate it must be for a most urgent
reason. 1t has had career, my dear
sir. To all the world it is Il shape
less box of wood, filed with janglinC
diScords perhaps. but 10 me it is-my
very sine qua non"
Professor Gerard did not make his
appearance in the lodge room until the
members and their guests had assem-
bled and it was time for the proceed
in@s to begin. As lie entered the
crowded hall and made his way to the
platform hush fell upon the assem-
bly,, and every neck was craned TO OBJ
tain a glimpse of the newcomer As
the professor stepped lightly upon the
platform and seated himself at the
piano Il murmur of satisfaction made
the circuit Of the large room.
If he only plays half as well as he
looks" began Mrs Keenholts an ami.
able and very rOtund woman, in an
audible whisper.
\ warning "S-h," from her ooually
amiabla and not cuitc so r1tund daunh-
ter interfered with the worthy ma
irons conclusion. and lust then after
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h0lts who yas acting rs master. of
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