The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-04

nOI bodCI ab Bn0 was getting more ana more
nervous from the way in which the young
woman stared at her.
Il paid for my seat and I propose tc
remain in IT," was the young woman'f
answer, and don't you dare send down
for me againl'
But the manager did send after the third
part, although only four songs remained.
The usher bore q special message from the
prima donna begging the young woman to
accommodate her by sitting In box for the
rest of the afternoon.
The thought that her neighbour might
suspect she had not paid for her seat had
several times worried the young woman
and she determined they should know the
cause OF the frequent visits Of the usher.
So she took steps to let the occupants Of the
surrounding seats know the truth.
"You tell Nine, Saengerin with my COM
plments that 1t would be very much better
for her and her audience IL she would think
more OF her interpretations and trouble
herself less about the way the women In
the audience look at her." she said.
The visiting pianist after a triumphant
tour In this country was about to sail for
Europe. His trunks had gone. A friend
and his manager were waiting with him to
drive to the steamer, where there were
certain to be more friends and adieur.
Just as the men were preparing to depart
a card was brought. The lady was waiting
downstairs. She was told that 1t was Inn
possible for the departing virtuoso to see
anybody.
In answer she wrote a note b~eseeohing a
word. Crazy said the Unconditional
manager. Send her away
But I ave met her 80 mewhere,S the
pianist said. Il know the name.'
W must 60, anyhow, now the man
ager retorted. $50 what is the use? We
will leave and she will never know IT,"
But the lady was too determined to be
thrown of the track In this way. At the
entrance they found her on guard.
She was a model Of breeding and wealth;
but intensely musical; that Is, musical In
the customary society way. She sprang
at the pianist, whom she had once met at
a tea and several times asked to call at her
house, drive with her, take tea or do any
thing. 50 long as he would only come.
1Oh, dear Mr.. Banghard.' she cried with
emotioni Il am just buying a new grand
piano. Could you not como with me to try
the toner I would hate to get q poor one.
I am too musical, and / have at my house
too many people who are devoted to music
to nave any but the very best tone.'
The pianist had his bag in his hand. The
carriage stood at the door. The steamer
sailed in an hour.
But, my dear he began.
Il know" she interrupted, you are
sailing In a few minutes; but you could
drive right to the hall with me and hear the
piano. Then you could go right on to the
steamer. You GEO.
The pianist never heard the last Of that
sentence.
"Um Gottes Willen!' he began. Such a
thing never happened to me in my life"
Then he rushed to the carriage. jumped
In at the door, held open by his friend and
his manager, and was on the way to the
steamer before the musical lady recovered
herself.
The correspondence Of the Various singers
Is full Of amazing audacity. To grant the
favors demanded by correspondents would
take most Of the time that the artists have
for their duties.
It Is a waste Of time to answer them.
The writer's try every singer In the com
pany without preference until they find
ready to grant the request. II they
get a prima donna they are satisfied
with a oomprimaria. The singers soon learn
this and take care to pay no attention to
this voluminous correspondence.
One OF the letters received last week
by q prima donna contained more than the
usual demand in suoh cases. Most OF them
want their voices tried, but this
correspondent wanted that and in addition
full advice on the following important
Should she allow her husband to carry
out his generous offer and send her to Paris
10 study 1t would take the greater part
Of his income, and that would afford her no
more than a very simple living.
Could a woman In this situation study to
advantage in Parish Was Paris a good
place to study anyhow
A short sketch, please, biographical and
Of all the noted Paris teachers.
Which was best for a woman with q lyric
voice?
Could an honest American woman with
/ splendid voice like the writer's get q
hearing in Paris on her merits2
Would her absence be likely to strain the
citations between her husband and herself'
Jan a husband and wife still love one another
Is much as over after she has begun q
career2
Finally: Now do, dear madam; you
Who are so good and kind to struggling
fingers, hear me sing, and then be kind
,nough to answer all these questions In
ull."
The mere reading OF such q letter was in
tself a hardship, as it covered four closely
sheets Of foolscap. Then the nerve
f It'll Music certainly does make people
10 queer things.