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Rh saw the score in his mind's eye as accurately and distinctly as if it lay before him.

The blind are generally possessed of strong memories, for the reason, of course, of the continual and dependent use made of that faculty. But even among these strong-memoried people not all have the quick grasp of that blind English organist, Henry Smart. This excellent performer and composer of much good music has been known to get a friend to read over the notes of a chorus of Händel's, and afterward go to church and perform it correctly. When asked how he was able to recollect so much without having a single sound conveyed to his ear, he would reply: "I carry the notes in my mind, and do not think of the sounds."  

Prima Donnas, like many less distinguished folk often have a weakness for pets. Adelina Patti possessed a tiny dog of rare Mexican breed, which was a present from one of the Mexican Presidents. The little creature led a life of great luxury, and accompanied the great songstress everywhere. During an American tour the little dog, to the inconsolable grief of its mistress, departed this life. Shortly afterwards, at the close of a performance of "Lucia," when the Diva came before the curtain to acknowledge the plaudits of the audience and to receive the floral tributes showered upon her from all parts of the house, a casket of roses was handed up to her. Immediately Patti received the gift, the outer case of flowers sprang open, and then was disclosed a silk pillow upon which reposed another tiny Mexican dog to take the place of him who had joined the majority. The excitement of the audience knew no bounds at witnessing this episode, and Patti was obliged to continue to appear before the curtain fondling her new treasure.