Emphasis Preaching Journal

The boy Samuel served a faithful apprenticeship at the shrine at Shiloh, without seeking personal gain. An Italian organ grinder could -- and should -- have taken a look at this story. The street musician in question made his living playing familiar tunes on the street. He was in the habit of playing selections from "Cavalleria Rusticania" at about half the correct speed. One day he made the mistake of doing so outside the window of the composer of the music, Pietro Mascagni.