The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-03-08
.Frein The New York Albion.
Sliding Scale of Inconsol ables.

columns OF the Courier DIES Flats luis The ma
icious writer dates from Paris: -h.-
How rapid is tho progress If oblivion, with re-
speet 10 those WHO are uo nure. How many a
qaadrilie shalle We see this winter exclusively
made up from the rsnks of ineo,soable widows
WidowsM this order exist only in the literature
OF the tombstone. In the world. and after the
liPse ~ certain period, there is but one sort OF
widows mconsola6e-,hose who refuse to be-
eomfwNd, because they cant get married again
ole of our most distinguished scuptors WAS
summoned, a short time since, 10 the house Of n
youoy lady. connected BY birth with family OF
iiiohlghest grade IN the arstocracy of wealth.
AMI united IN marriage to the heir Of title illus
,riiius III the military annals of the Empire.
The union, formed under The lnppie>t auspices,
hld tecu. alas Of short dua lon Dcath, ull.
l'ltNins death, lad rupturrd it, 10y prenlatarrly
carrying oil the young husband. The sculptor
was summoned by the widow
lie trSersed apartments silent aud deserted
up-h he was introduced into bedroom and
folni himself IN presence uf n lady. Young and
svmtItul bat lmbied in the deepest mourning,
and with face furowed by tears,
You are aware, said She, with painful effort
IN! voiee half choked with sobs, YOU are aware
Vt tie blow which have rece,cdi
The artist Bowed With an an Of respectful con
dol:nce
Sir coniinued tha widow, 8 am anxious to
lave = iaeral monument, erected, in honor Of the
lusb4nd Shom have lost
The artist bowed again
= wish that the monument should be superb,
worthy of the man whose loss weep, lropor.
tim 70 the unendns grief into which his loss has
p.unsed me. ! care not what i, costs. am
srh, and viii willingly sarr,ficc all my fortune
% do honor 10 the memory To an ADDED husband.
must have temple-with columns-in rble
and in the middleton pedestal his statue
i will do my best to fulfil your wishes, Mad
am. replied the artist, hut had no, the honor
Of acquaintance with the deceased, and lisenc>.
"f him is Indispensable for the due execution Of
ny work Without doubt, You have his por
triitf
The widow raised her arm, and pointed des
rirlnSly toa splendid likeness painted by ANA
ury Duval
a most admirable picture" observed the ar
iIst, AMI the painters name i, sufficient guarsu-
tee for its Striking resemblance to the original
Those are hi. very features sir; it i, himself
]! wants bat life. All :! would that | could re-
sIere it to him at the cost Of all my blood
will have this portrait carried to my studio.
madam, and promise YOU ;ha, the marble shall
reproduce II exactly
The willow, at these words. sprang, up and
WIN " oNiS't ob'hlh AHlNNil1 ItIStII NONHI'ls
tlc picture, with arm, stretched out as tloush to
defend It, exclaimed"
Take away this portrait! carry on my only
consolation nay sole remaining comfort never
acvcrr
But madam, you will only be deprived Of it
for short time and
Not al hour! not minute could | cNi,
without his beloved image, Look you, SIT,
have had it placed here in my own room, that
my eyes might be fastened upon it, without ceas
in, and through my tears. His portrait shall
never leave this spot one single instant and IN
contemplating that will pass the rem der Of
miserable and sorrowful existence
IN tia; case, Madam, YOU will be compelled
to permit me to take copy of it. Est do not
be uneasy shall not have occasion to trouble
your solitude for any length Of time one sketch
--on sitting will suffice"
The widow agreed to this arrangement she
ouy insisted that the artist should come back the
following day. She wanted him to set to work
On the instlnt, great was her longing to see
the mau,oleum erected The sculptor. however
remarked that he had another work 10 finish
FIRST. This diff ulty She sought t. overcome by
means Of money.
Impossible, replied the arst, 'fhave given
my word but do not distress Yourself; will
apply to it diligently. that the monument shall
ct finished in rs short time as any other sculptor
would require, who could apply himself to 1t
flnhwith'
You see my distress said the widow; you
can make all allowance for my impotence. BE
speedy. then, and above all be lavish Of maguf
crncs spare no cXpence only let me have
masterpiece
Sgvsral letters echoed these iniunctons during
the few days Immediately following the inter
view.
At the expiration OF three month, tho artist
called again. lie found the widow still in tie
weeds, but little less pllid, aud little mote
coqnettl,hly dressed in her mourning gnb.
Malam, sad lie, j a'n entirely at your ser
Vie
All at last; this is Fortunate replied the
widow, with gentle smile
have made my design, but still want one
st:in; fer the likeness VIII YOU permit me 30
20 lato your room {
Into my bc,lrooml For whatf
'Tolook at the portrait again
Oh yes have the goodness to walk into the
drawing room; Yen will find i! there, now
'Ah'
yes it hangs better there; i, is better lighted
in the drawing room than in my own room.
Would you like. madam, to look at the design
for the monument
with pleasure. Oh. villa. a sizcl What
profu'ion Of decorations, Why, 1t is palace, sir
tnis toad"
Dbl you not tell me, madam, that nothing
could be too magnificent | have not considered
the expense an,l By the way. here is memo.
rinlUm OF what tho monunen, will cos, you"
oh, Heavens" exclaimed the widow, after
having east All eye at the total adding up, Why
this il enormous"
You begged me e. spare no expense