Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1919 — How Testi Repulsed Wore. [ARTICLE]

How Testi Repulsed Wore.

Many famous singers were pupils of Tostl. During one of the busiest of his mornings, when he had a long, list of singing lessons to get through, a knock came at the door of his flat. His valet being ill, Tostl went to the door himself. A lady, strange to him, stood on the threshold. “Signor Tostl?” she inquired. Tostl bowed. “Oh,” said the lady, "I am singing your song, *My Memories,* at Manchester tonight, and I want you kindly to run through It with me." “Madam.” answered Tostl, politely but flrmly, “I fear It Is impossible. I have two pupils with me now, and a third is waiting In the anteroom, while others will arrive shortly.” “But you must,” the lady persisted. “I am sorry—” began Tostl again, when he suddenly received a violent push backwards, and the lady walked into the studio. Tostl followed, protesting. After a long argument, which threatened every moment to become heated, the lady snapped out: “Very wfell, then, I shan’t sing your song.” “Madam,” said Tostl, taking her by the hand, “I am Infinitely obliged to you." The lady gave him one look and fled. .