Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-19
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rowfu existence"
"In that case, Madam you will be compelled 10 permit
me 10 take copy fit. But do not be uneasy-I shall
not have occasion trouble your solitude for any eng
time one sketch-one sitting will suffice"
The widow agreed his arrangement, she only insisted
that the artist should come back the following day. She
wanted him 10 SET 10 work the instant great was he
longing to see The maGsoeum erected. The sculptor, how
ever remarked that he had another work flush first
This difficulty she sought overcome by means Of meney
''impossibe," replied the artist, al have given my word
but do net distress yourself will apply TO diligently
at the mohur en-, shall be finished in short time any
other sculptor would e4uire who could apply himself i,
forthwith"
''Y6a see my Distress !" said the widow "you can make
sil allowance for my impaence. Be speedy, then. and
bove all be lavish Of magni6cence. Spare not expense
only let me have masterpiece"
Several letters echoed these inunctions, during the few
days immediately following ihe interview.
A. the expiration of the three months the artist called
gain He fund the widow still in the weeds hut iittle
less palid and little cvque,ishly dressed in her
mourning gsrb.
"NIadam," said he 81 am entirely at your service"
"Ah! at last this is fortuna,e,' replied the widow,
with gracious smile
81 have made my design, but still want sitting. fol
The likeness. VIII you permit to go into your bed
room 2"
"lnto my 5edruom2 For what2"
"'To look a, the portrait again"
"Oh yes; have the goudness walk into the drawing
room; you will find it there, now.'
"Ah!"
"Yes hangs better there is bet Ter ghteRed in ihe
drawing roon than in my own room"
"WouId you like Madam, to louk at The design for the
mohament?"
"whh pleasure OH what a stfzel What prdIfpsCi
of decorations Why. it is palace, Sir, this tomb"
'Did YOU tell me- Madam lha, nothing cuuld BE- loo
magnificent? have not considered Tie expense aud by
The way. here is memorandum of what the monument
will cost yOu.'
"Oh, Heavens!" exclaimed the widow, after having
cast eye the total adding up Why, this is enor
mous!''
"YCu begged me 10 spare expense"
"Yes, no doubt, desire 10 Go things properly, but no,
exactly 10 make fool of myself"
This. at present, you see is only design and there
is time yet cut il down."
'Well, then supPdse were to leave onI The temple
and the columns, and all the architectural part, and con
tent ourselves with the si.,as7 1, that this
would be very appropriate"
"Celtainly it would"
$50 let it be, then--just let the statue alone"
Shory after this second visit, the sculptor fell desper
aiely i'll. He compelled to give up work hut
turning fum tour in Italy prescribed by his physician
he presented himself once before the widow who was
then iu the tenth mouth of her mourning.
He found, this time, few among The cypress, and
some smiling c'los playing over half shaded grounds.
The artist brought with him little mudel of his statue
dune plaster, au offering in miniature the idea Of what
his work was to be.
''What do you think of the likeness 2" he inquired Of
the widow.
cit seems to me little faitered my husband all
very well, doubt but you are making him an Apollo =!
Really WELL then, can correct my work by the por-
trait"
"Don't take The rouble-a little mote or little less
what dues it matter?'
EXCUSE me, but am particular about likenesSes."
"You absolutely must"
90" is in the drawing room, yonder is it not Ill go in
there"
ut is no. there any longer" replied the widow, ringing
the bell.
"Baptst" said she to the Servant who came in, "bring
down the portrait of your master"
The portrait that you sent up the garret, last week
Madam"
"Yes''
Al this msment the door opened and young man Of
distinguished air entered his easy and ia
mlar; he kissed the fair widows hand and lehderly in
Suirtd after her health.
Who in the world is this good man in plaster?" asked
he pointing with his finger the satuelte which tile
list had placed upon the mantle piece.
sit is the mudel of for my husbands tomb"
''You are having statue Of him made The devil it:
very majes,ic!"
'Do you think so?'
lii is only great who are thus cut out of iarbe,an
full length it seems io me- too that the deceased wa:
a very ordiaary persouage."
'.in fact, his burst would be Sufficient"
''Just as you please, Madam" !" said the sculptor.
Il 'sWeE lei il be bust, then--thal's de,ermined!
Two mon,hs later, the artist, carrying home the hist
encountered on the stairs merry party. The widow, Civ
ing her hand to The elegant dandy who had caused the stat
ue OF the deceased to be down. his way to The
Moyosoc Q, where she was about take second oath
of copjuea fidelity.
II the bust had not been completed, it would willingly
have been dispensed with When. Time later, the
list called fur the mouey, there oucry about The
price and required very little less than threat of lega
proceedings, before the widow consulted and remarked
concluded by resgning herself ply for this funeral hom
age reduced as it was the memory of her departed hus
band.
The Rise OF Men OF EMiNENcE.-Mr. Disney, men,-
Der of Congress from Ohio was formerly house-pain
ter; Senator Dickinson worked at mechanical trade
until after he attained his majority Fl. L. Turney, U
S. Senator from Tennessee and Andrew Johnston. Re