“Master,” I answered, “he is in the church.” And we re-entered the sacred edifice together, followed by Graun. I led them to the Man in Blue. But what a change had come over him! The pallor of death was on his brow; he had sunk back on a bench, and when he perceived us vainly strove to rise. “Ah! excuse me, my masters. I receive you very badly; but I am not well—the joy has killed me. I am dying, gentlemen, of joy.” They raised him between them. I ran for the priest, and to the doors, which I shut to prevent the entrance of any intruders. “Master, whilst I confess, play to me,” he said to Bach. Bach, seeing that mortal aid was useless, left us, and went up to the organ. Solemnly he played. He played, as he afterwards said, as he never played before or since. The priest arrived, and Graun and I knelt down whilst the Man in Blue received the last Sacraments. This pious act accomplished, we went nearer to him. He took my hand, and Graun rested the head of Bèze upon his breast. Solemnly the music stole through the silent church; solemnly the sunlight streamed through the stained windows, and the Angel of Death stood within the temple of God. “I am very happy,” murmured the dying man, “since Bach plays to me on my organ, and Graun permits me to rest upon his bosom.” To me he said, “God bless thee, my child—tell them I was not mad, nor an impostor. My organ had a soul.” Graun stooped and kissed his pale brow, and with an exquisite look of gratitude the Man in Blue died, and the Angel of Death winged his way to heaven, bearing the poor carpenter’s soul to God.—_Merry England._ LITERARY NOTICES. TRUE, AND OTHER STORIES. By George Parsons Lathrop. New York: _Funk & Wagnalls_. NOBLE BLOOD. A Novel. By Julian Hawthorne, author of “Sebastian Strome,” “Garth,” “Bressant,” etc. New York: _D. Appleton & Co._ PRINCE SARONI’S WIFE AND THE PEARL-SHELL NECKLACE. By Julian Hawthorne. New York: _Funk & Wagnalls_. DR. GRATTAN. A Novel. By William A. Hammond, author of “Lal.” New York: _D. Appleton & Co._ THE OLD-FASHIONED FAIRY BOOK. By Mrs. Burton Harrison. Illustrated by Rosina Emmet. New York: _Charles Scribner’s Sons_. KATHERINE. A Novel. By Susa B. Vance. Philadelphia: _J. B. Lippincott & Co._ WHITE FEATHERS. By G. I. Cervus. Philadelphia: _J. B. Lippincott & Co._