You know, for instance, that angels and aerial spirits actually exist; but were you to assert your belief in them, philosophers (so-called) would scout your theories as absurd,--though their idea of a LONELY God, who yet is Love, is the very acme of absurdity.

For Love MUST have somewhat to love, and MUST create the beauty and happiness round itself and the things beloved.

But why point out these simple things to those who have no desire to see?
Be content, child, that YOU have been deemed worthy of instruction--it is a higher fate for you than if you had been made a Queen." The little page now entered, and told me that the carriage was at the door in waiting.

As he disappeared again after delivering this message, Heliobas rose from his chair, and taking my two hands in his, pressed them kindly.
"One word more, little friend, on the subject of your career.

I think the time will come when you will feel that music is almost too sacred a thing to be given away for money to a careless and promiscuous public.
However this may be, remember that scarce one of the self-styled artists who cater for the crowd deserves to be called MUSICIAN in the highest sense of the word.