| STATUE OF GOETHE IN LEIPZIG |
Weimar is where Goethe (Gȗ´tẽ), Germany's greatest poet, once lived. School children were taught to salute the poet Goethe, when they passed him on the street. Today children are still taken to Weimar by their teachers and told about Goethe's life.
Long ago, a little boy was brought to Weimar to visit at the old poet's home. This little boy was about the same age as Fritz and also loved music. Felix Mendelssohn (Mĕn´dĕl-sōn) was his name. Goethe met young Mendelssohn in the garden and led him into the house and to the piano.
He said, "Now, make a little noise for me."
Felix played so beautifully that Goethe said, "You have given me great pleasure. What would you like me to do for you?"
Felix answered, "I should like you to kiss me."
Mitz and Fritz had heard many stories about Felix Mendelssohn. He was their mother's favorite composer.