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CHAPTER XIX.
THIS, AFTER INVEIGHING AGAINST THE COSTUMES OF
THE PERIOD, FALLS IN LOVE WITH A MODERN SINGER,
AND DISAPPEARS FOREVER WITH AMNERIS.
HE full, silvery rajs of moonlight fell softly
over the city as the spirits once more rested in
the upper ether.
" Bright orb of night! thou seemest to smile
on earth, as if in token of a benediction," said Atho-
this, reverently glancing upward.
" You are growing sentimental," whispered Paulus
Androcydes, smilingly. " 'T is a glorious evening, how-
ever, and I wonder not at your enthusiasm. Behold!
the glittering diamonds on the bosom of heaven. It
must have been on such a night that the young stars
sang together the music of the spheres ; and, speaking
of harmony, reminds me that a fine opera company will
presently commence the performance of Aida, in the
magnificent building below. Would you like to witness
an Egyptian play, performed by moderns ?"
" Nothing would be more pleasing !" responded Atho-
this, eagerly. " Nothing is more charming to a spirit
than music, and I fain would listen to entrancing melody,
providing I am not obliged to be one of the performers."
" Are you a musician?" asked Paulus Androcydes, in
