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The story opens in the office of a theatrical manager beset by people who wish engagements and they are unceremoniously turned down without a hearing. Professor Gessner, an aged musical ... See full summary

The story opens in the office of a theatrical manager beset by people who wish engagements and they are unceremoniously turned down without a hearing. Professor Gessner, an aged musical composer, insists that he see the man in charge. He is shown into the inner sanctum and offers the showman an opera he has composed. The manager scans it with contempt, but finally becomes interested as he observes its worth. The next day he calls on the old musician and buys the composition. The old professor is overjoyed, but his pride asserts itself and it is only after the manager goes out that he gives vent to his feelings, hugging his small son, Carl, in his ecstasy of joy. The sale means food for them and the boy shares in his father's satisfaction. Professor Gessner is wrapped up in his work and is engaged to direct the orchestra in the rendition of the musical score. There is a scene in the rehearsal room of the theater and the aged musician has just finished conducting the piece. He is ...