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THE FIFTH STRING
soon gave way to evidences of kindlier feelings.
Mildred was there, more beautiful than ever, and to gain her love Diotti would have bartered his soul that moment.
The first movement of the suite was entitled "Pity," and the music flowed like melodious tears. A subdued sob rose and fell with the sadness of the theme.
Mildred's eyes were moistened as she fixed them on the lone figure of the player.
Now the theme of pity changed to hope, and hearts grew brighter under the spell. The next movement depicted joy. As the virtuoso's fingers darted here and there, his music seemed the very laughter of fairy voices, the earth looked roses and sunshine, and Mildred, relaxing her
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