The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-03-17

was a stranger; -the divine music!
That instrument It came surely from
one of the music masters. May / look
at it? May l hold IL. to know that
for a moment at least that | have
had possession of the very soul OF
ravishing melody"
His fine. statuesque face inspired
Natalie with confidence. She opened
the little garden gate. She welcomed
him as a brother In art. He took up
the violin with an air OF rare devo-
tion and reverence. Then he began to
play. Natalie sat fascinated. He was
a master in his line.
After that he came often to the quiet
rendezvous. He was a member OF .
local orchestra, he told her, his life
was devoted to one devouring theme
music. Their preferences were iden-
tical, they grew to be friends. One
day Victor Dalzell came to Natalie in
a state OF great trepidation.
"Oh, Miss Prescott" he said anxious
ly. II have a great favor to ask!
They have placed me on a program
for violin solo at the great symphony
concert The leader says 1t will set
tie my admission to his circle at high
compensation. Oh, IL / had only the
Carero for single fifteen minutes
the great, glorious Carero-I know
should succeed"
She regarded him with tender
light in her eyes.
you will be very careful Of the in
strument?" she said.
II will guard 1t with my life!" cried
the delighted enthusiast. "Oh, how
can l ever repay you? And with your
presence at the concert, will bring
the very soul out OF the violin!"
Natalie sat entranced when Victor,
at the concert, began his solo number.
All about her tense. strained faces told
of the general effect of the beautiful
music. The gifted player was given
an ovation, and the pleased face OF
the orchestra leader told that the for
tune of the young violinist was as
sured.
room when the program was finished.
Victor was to join her there and &C.
company her home. Suddenly
scream startled her. The next instant,
followed by excited members OF the
orchestra, the young musician reeled
into the room with bloodless face and
staring eyes.
The Carero!" he shrieked. 'It is
stolen," and fell senseless at her feet.
A doctor was summoned. He looked
grave as he felt the pulse and opened
the eyeld OF the insensible young
musician.
Get him to a hospital at once"
he ordered. "If the strain he is under
is not soon relieved he will lose his
mind"
Natalie heard the others tell of how
Victor had left the violin unguarded
for a moment, to find it gone five
minutes later. She sat softly crying
to herself Natalie was about to pro-
ceed slowly home when the leader Of
the orchestra appeared hurriedly.
you are the young lady to whom
the Carero belongs" he said. ut Is
found. 1t seems that the caretaker
locked it up for safety. has just re-
turned and found it,"
"Oh, must hasten to the hospital
at once," futtered Natalie. A nurse
led her to a room where Victor sat,
muttering to himself incoherently:
"The Carero! The Carero!"
"Mr. Dalzell-Victor." spoke Natalie
tremblingly, I'VE have found the Ca
rero. See, It is here" but he never
even looked up.
MAY try an experiment." faltefed
Natalie. and, the nurse asserting, she
removed the violin from it's case. Ma
talie began playing the masterpiece OF
the concert as best she could.
Victor started at the first melodious
note. His eyes lost their moody ex-
preston. A rare ecstacy came into
his face-reason was recalled by the
marvellous magic,
The Carero brought distinction and
wealth to Victor, and love, marriage
and happiness to both these talented
children of art.