The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-03-24
-ss y "A FRAGMENT.

"Coae," said Helen Randolph to the
beautifal girl as the two fingered on the
doorstep, eve can at least see Emma for
q moment, and if there is anything repul-
sive we can leave Immediately"
II do not like to behold dying per-
son, !" murmured the other shrinking back;
al never did and never wish tc."
"But they say she is very calm and
does not suffer much, we ought to 60, for
she was oar dear playmate and our dear
est friend--coms, forget your scruples
this once, and let MS enter the house to-
gether, vAass e = ssszga* 81
Solssying, the young girl rang the door
bell, and Was usheree in by an old servant
whose eyes were swollen with weeping
Helsa:knew the way--her feet had grown
accustomed toit the last few weeks. The
dooro the chamber in which the sufferer
laid Vas slightly ajar, and the fragrant
breath of the jasmin draping the open
window filed the room with its sweet
odors.n g. a.sss..E -. ...fE .g.a...,
The girls entered softly, they had arri-
yed tths most impressive hour, the last.
There were many in that chamber Of
deathAmother, father, sister, brother, and
nearer eyens than, these, . noble young
man, who had been united with the dying
woman some three years, and who stood
stern in his great sorrow, forced calm
ness marshaling his features to composure.
But O! the dreamy wildness of his eye,
the pallor Oflip, and cheek; the woe of man
is awful IN its very stiffness - q
4sslight shadowy form nodded the thin
counterpane ofits own classic beauty; the
white hands held few delicate spring
buds;s the CLASSY, yet beautiful eyes NOV.
ed fbndiy from one dear object to another;
and as the two young companions enter
ed, lighted up with wondrous fire.. q
marvellous soleful look that spoke volumes
of affection She beckoned to them, and
with her dying strength grasped hand
Of each. aces ,ta
u am dying" she whispered, "but after
weeks of incessant agony, the dear Faith
er has granted me rest, and peace--Di
vine peace. II have no pain, am sinking
sweetly into the arms of my Savior"
.O. Eleanor, beautiful Eleanor" shs
said again, after shor. pause. turning tt
the lovliest Of her friends. "ifyon knew
how glorions it is to be prepared for death
All night long till morning. have tn,
heavenly minstrels, with their sweet harp
hossssd about my bed, and even now
seem to see yon blue ornament opening
and q white throng and the holy Jesu
waiting to receive this poor trembling
soali Ham filed witha peace canno
describe; at times 1 seem soaring upward
united to the, earth only BY . silver cord
SO fine. and SO brittle that breath vii
sever il from its fragile hold. trembl'
with this holy delight; it is more than
can bear; come, o, Father, come quick
ly!s she calculated frequently, while th
warm radiance of morning lent halo u
her purs brow that could not be of tn
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There was q long pause; no one wep
alond, though every eye was moistened.--
Thu least whisper would have seemed "a
criiege inthat peaceful chamber Of the dy
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She laid with her large lids closed owe
those bsaufiful eyes, now long and sof
and silkep, with their brown lashss trem
ulous IN the blue veined cheek, but at las
she, raised them languidly, and fixed be
gaze.upon her husband. 81 s.aiaz
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