Professor Valerius discovers Christine’s father’s exceptional musical talent and takes him with his to the Swedish city of Gothenburgh, then to Paris. This kind, thoughtful man, who cares about Christine and her father’s happiness and musical education, provides for their well-being. After he dies, Mme Valerius, his wife, is left to take care of Christine alone.
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Chapter 6
...fiddler in Scandinavia. After his wife died, he played in many fairs, where a professor, Professor Valerius , noticed him and took the father and his daughter with him to Gothenburg then...
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