It is a beautiful instrument, and after hearing a man perform on it at a concert I resolved to have one.

I bought a splendid one in the city, and concluded not to mention the fact to any one until I had learned to play a tune.

Then I thought I would serenade Mrs.A.some evening and surprise her.

Accordingly, I determined to practice in the garret.
When I first tried the horn I expected to blow only a few gentle notes until I learned how to handle it; but when I put the mouth-piece to my lips, no sound was evoked.

Then I blew harder.