Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-04-10
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LIGHT. AND SHADE:
PART FIRST.
By MAS. N. A. DENlsoN.

Caspar Fontaine, the son Of a naturalized
Frenchman, and mechanic in one of the New
England cities, married, whea he became of
age, sweet young creature o eighteen sum.
mers. They were both beautiful, in high
health, energetic and true hearted. "A lovely
sight, indeed a handsome couple whispered
one and another In the gaping crowd that, of
such occasions, generally fills the house on
ceremony; and they were aol meaningless re-
marks. vn
AS the two appeared at church, on the next
Sabbath; she with her kirtle Of pure white,
and her sweet, innocent face just glimmerinp
through her snowy veil, and he with his brown
home. spun (Which his mother, good woman,
hud made with her own hands, fitting bis tall
and res4ly ciegant fgnre; everybody wished
them long life Of happiness.
Not,one oI Caspat's rivals hated him; none
of them but forg We Lucia in his heart for pre-.
ferring one obviously superior in all respects,
although each would have run guantlet ESQ
they said at Ieast,) forth prize Of that fair
hand, which, though the fingers were neither
hooped with jewels nor gold, was as pretty
hand as one wo Id wish TO see.
Both, then, were h ,ppy, and, what is better
both were resolved, come what would, 10 keep
happy. To be sure, each had faults OF which
discover.
Here, then, was the secret of their depen-
dence-on happiness. for all future time. Z hey
had estimated each olher's faults and virtues,
and cody concluded that neither was an an
gel; thai they were yet mortals, not even de-
fined by the rhspsodles Of love and prone con.
sequently, 20 all the liabilities Of this mortal
state.
SO, when Caspar stroked the rich golden
hair Of his young BRIDE, and calmly blessed
her as his wife, she felt that name 10 be ho-
lier one than all the fancy titles which hu.
mainly in general--married humanity, in par
ticular--is ptore 10 bestow on lis objects Of
ELECTION Behold them then in q new settle
tnent, where Caspar had determined 10 make
his fcrlune. Their cottage was situated back
on pleasant road, encirced by graceful trees
Ia eryparadse around it for verdure, a very
gem of neatness within; very Eden where
the angels Of love and harmony held lis mates
in their holy keeping.
Casper prospered even more than his heart
had desired, He begaa to increase in wealth;
his lands were fruitful he was honored with
titles; and The villagers doffed their hats as
they met him, and paid him that true homage
which the great by nature always command
BUTT brought no change 10 him, save that, if
possible, he vas more devoted 10 his Creator,
kinder and yet more gentle to his family, as,
one by one new Ties bound him 10 earth.
sCaspar,, said his mother, when he left her
10 tread sny untred path, whatever you do, !,
whatever you become, bear lowly heart, my
son, for they in whose soul springs the violet
humility are always blessed. Remember, Cas-
psr, these are YOUR molhefs parting words: be
lowiy in spirit
And he was a son wotthy OF such parent.
A few years passed, and two beautiful children
blessed bis lot, making his home vocal with
their merry music. Lucia was nearly idoli-
zed by those who knew her well; and even
those who could not aspire TO Ler companion.
ship, elt.ber influence through the sphere she
threw around others.
sCaspar's wealth rapidly inc ressed, and he
lived now in the ,squire's mansion, a large
handsome framed building, situated on
beautiful knoll, and commanding a glorious
prospect Of ofmountain,vale and river. Furnish.
ed with ease and elegance, ii was rare retreat
for choice splits; for those wh7se souls were
kindled at the altar Of genius. Attached 10
this was fine econservaiery, flied with bril-.
liant plants and flowers, about whose mingled
huas sang the mocking. bird and The golden
breasted canary; and the wee hummine. bird
fitted among The flowers, reyelling in sweets
congregaied from the four quarters OF The
globe.
,Luciamoved among her servants their Sd Z
perior, yet equal If ! may use terms so contfa.
diclory. They yenerased her as q mistress,
while they loved her with q atouchihg love, as
II she had been sister. Lucia, indeed. gov
efned well. Guided by hei perfect will, all
things took the shapapnd sound Of haFmony.l
Hef household N ght be AkeDed to- sweet
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