"Nevertheless what a pity it is that such gentle blood, which at the first glance one perceives he is, that such a pretty child should become a rude fellow, and his beautiful voice change into a howl, like that with which the other tall Laban saluted us.

Who knows whether little Jonas might not become the first singer on the Danish stage?
Yes, if he received education of mind and voice, who knows?
I could really have, pleasure in attempting it, and help every one on in the world, before I myself am rightly in the way!" "If he is born to a beggar's estate," said Otto, "let him as beggar live and die, and learn nothing higher.

That is better, that is more to be desired!" Wilhelm seated himself at the piano-forte, and played some of his own compositions.

"That is difficult," said he; "every one cannot play that." "The simpler the sweeter!" replied Otto.
"You must not speak about music!" returned the friend "upon that you know not how to pass judgment.

Light Italian operas are not difficult to write." In the evening the friends separated.