Excerpt: ...Xanthe. "I expected something unlike school-masters' lessons from the clever hen that loaded Semestre with so many years." "Only question her about what is in your heart," replied the little man, "and she won't fail to answer." The young girl glanced irresolutely at the conjurer, but repressed the desire to learn more of the future, fearing her father's laughter. She knew that, when Lysander was well and free from pain, nothing pleased him so much as to tease her till she wept. The invalid guessed what was ...
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Excerpt: ...Xanthe. "I expected something unlike school-masters' lessons from the clever hen that loaded Semestre with so many years." "Only question her about what is in your heart," replied the little man, "and she won't fail to answer." The young girl glanced irresolutely at the conjurer, but repressed the desire to learn more of the future, fearing her father's laughter. She knew that, when Lysander was well and free from pain, nothing pleased him so much as to tease her till she wept. The invalid guessed what was passing in his little daughter's mind, and said, encouragingly: "Ask the hen. I'll stop both ears while you question the oracle. Yes, yes, one can scarcely hear his own voice for the monaulus and the shouts of the crazy people yonder. "Such sounds lure those who are fond of dancing, as surely as a honey-comb brings flies. By the dog! there are four merry couples already! Only I miss Phaon. You say the couch in my brother's house has grown too hard for him, and he has found softer pillows in Syracuse. With us the day began long ago, but in the city perhaps they haven't quite finished with yesterday. I'm sorry for the fine fellow." "Is it true," asked Xanthe, blushing, "that my uncle is seeking a rich bride for him in Messina?" "Probably, but in courtship one does not always reach the desired goal. Has Phaon told you nothing about his father's wishes? Question the conjurer, or he'll get his new clothes with far too little trouble. Save me the reproach of being a spendthrift." "I don't wish to do so; what is the use of such folly?" replied Xanthe, with flushed cheeks, preparing to go into the house. Her father shrugged his shoulders, and, turning his head, called after her: "Do as you please, but cut a piece from the brown woolen cloth, and bring it to the conjurer." The young girl disappeared in the house. The tune which the boy drew from the monaulus again and again sounded monotonous, but the young people constantly grew more mirthful; higher and...
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