The supposed incompleteness kept them listening; the intentness sent that last falling (as it were, broken) note travelling awakeningly through their minds.

It is the effect of the minor key to stir the hearts of men with this particular suggestiveness.

The house rose, Italians--and Germans together.

Genius, music, and enthusiasm break the line of nationalities.

A rain of nosegays fell about Vittoria; evvivas, bravas, shouts--all the outcries of delirious men surrounded her.