Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-08-14

ops at nlgnt, OF ING oiVoA sn~.
-fipples by the door stone that GEAR oiu
door stone with its thronging pleasant mem
cries, how gladly my'feet pressed its moss
grown surface one early summer mo, ming,
after the long tedious months of city life
The pure, Fl esh breezes were playing with
the nodding flo Ge and the long waving grass
that dropped under its sparkling burden of
glittering dew drops how the sun fingered
and glanced in each tiny diamond, making a
pathway Of more than regal splendor for the
wandering zephyrs; the morning birds were
lading the air with sweet sounds, and my
heart danced in the universal JOY, such
pure untroubled gladness as nature alone
can minister. The sun was flinging me warm
kisses, and the cooling breeze that played
over my brow wooed me to wander withthem,
and ere long found my ~favorite nook in these
!" grand old woods"
The tufted moss at the foot of the gnarled
willow. was a soft seat Of natures own pro-
yiding. and as | listened to the musical rustic
of the wind stirred leaves, and dreamily
watched the weaving of the light, fantastic,
ever changing net work which they and the
sun.iecks wrought so delicately at my feet,
I fancied it would be a fitting spot for a fairy
reyel. and wished that they might again
appear to mortals as they did in the good
old times" Ere long | was startled by a lit
tie tinkling sound and the petals of q blue
bell. thatyrew beside me, softly Enclosed,
and atiny creature, arrayed in what | deemed
a buttery's holiday suit, appeared, and thus
ddressed me in sw eetest murmurs
"Mortall a kind fortune hath directed thy
steps to this lovely $40, for | am the queen
the talrles, @sal- subjects come Utrns.Haurt.
Sartn ara Whisper opl parts OF thy pieasan'
sions. Silence is the only'cGsss OF .ne| 10
~pose-observe it stlictly-fo for tGfeeo sn1,d =
mortal voi"e would put to fight all Fairy
Land, and when our court disperses, one wisi
shall be granted thee"
Eagerly l locked and listened in breathles,
silence; the little queen waved her wand
ana TIE ar was I'll ed with a rustling hum a.
OF myriad Consumer wings, and there cam,
q busy muIalur from the waving, trembtfm
flowers around me, aud wonderingly [ saw
fairy-gro p emerge from each perfumed Gu,
and bell. Quickly and noiselessly they as.
semblcu around their sovereign, each with
reverent obedience. a moments stiffness. an,
then a tiny fairy came tripping forth, whom
the queen called the "FGiry of Good Gifts y
Breathlessly | caught the silvery tones of tn,
white-robed creature as she spoke thus:
"ogentle queen. | have wandered far from
the forest glades to the busy haunts ola crowd
ed city. On its thronged pavement | foun,
a pale faced child with tattered garments an,
bare and aching feet, and as | watched her
the tears trickled fast over her wan face n
with extended hands she supplicated CHART,
Tor a dying mother. Just then a gentle lad,
came near, and whispered 10 her of m,
childs sorrow-her heart was touch cd an,
she spoke kindly to the little one whose tear,
We're soon chased by brightest smiles. AS
lett them, The lady clasped the hand of the
way.worn child, and departed on her Ennis
sion of mercy" Ary prompted"
The queen smiled approyinely and the fai
ry vanished. Another kn.lt at the feet =,
her sovereign, and thus addressed her
iairest queen, thou knowest full well
mat have loved ever to to visit the hearts
oi the children of ~Inortals, and minole IN
unelr innocent sports; to day l have hoyered
year W little oaes, within whose hearts an.
ger nad found place while engaged in tbe;,
snhuisn play. whispered to the little br;,h,
aceG girl loving sniles are the best wesn-
ons, and as she flung her arms lovingly
sronnu the neck Of her brother and n~rotFsr.;
ne kiss OF peace, my mission was accom-,
As the spirit &c Loving Smiles, 49,.
& g, : Lily Of the Valley b nav feet rnnn =,
2 tiny bells, and a little dfoopine spr;,s -
sag sweet face, slided lghtiy over tba mo.
afths feet Of hsT sessssisa mos
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