Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1863-06-19
+ H. NO. 81 PARIS Me- FRIDAY, JUNE 49, 1888

tan u for the gaxe Of mortal eyes. Iprs-
sumo no such reflections bad place in the
mind Of Dudley. Soul. thought and sense.
were concentrated upon one object.
I Obc'lieat as child. be submitted him.el
70 the directions Of the OPerator. When
ali was ready he seated himself in the ehai :
Plaoed Tor the purpose. Standing at one
side Of the room. before the door Of a
smaller apartment used as dressing-room
Tor ladies. vas n large screen. Caroline
had gone into tins apartment for few mo-
menis when We srst arrived; but she now
stood by my side silently waiting for the
finale. knew By her irregular breathing
and slight paleness that she was much asi-
tatod.
The screen vas drawn forward a few
feet toward the sitter. and another placed to
throw out the background. BY the ar
rangenent thus effected. the subject was
half inelOsed in an imPrOvised apartment.
which shut out great part Of the room
from bis observation
The operator then gave him few direc-
tiOns:
- Fax your eyes and your mind both upon
the camera will not withdraw the CAP
until ! discern from your expression that
your attention is sufficiently concentrated.
Only Of one thing be sure. whatever you
may feel or become conscious OF. as you
value the result to be obtained. do not be-
tray any emotion. Remain notionless and
silent until / give you liberty TO move and
speak. Above all. do not be tempted to
turn to sec that which you feel approaching
you. Many persons become 50 agitated in
the moment OF trial as TO render futile their
own wishes. believe YOU have more frrn-
ness
: Dudley made 4 brief response. 20 the ef-
feet that be should fulfill bis part lie hx-
ed has eyes upon the camera With steady
gaze Once or twice his eyslids trembled.
and his hands elutehed each other. with the
effort At restraint which he made.
Presently the cap was taken of. and
after a moment which might have been
years TO hin-was replaced Mindful of
his promise. be did not speak or turn his
bead uniil he was requested TO leave bis
chair. During the time Of waiting for the
Photograph TO be brought out on the glass.
he moved restlessly about
- il i. the best have ever taken be
said. As be placed the glass carefully in
Dudley's ou;stretched hand.
We crowded close % lex over BIS
shoulder. The marvel had been wrought,
There was be. with his keen. eager look
and there little TO one side. and Just be-
hind him. part Of her figure hidden by
him. vas ElesnOra. She seemed almost 70
hoai. 80 light vas Der poise a. she bent
over his shoulder. Her golden hair. FOR
-hich she had been 50 much admired in
life. wandered about her throat and shoul-
ders ss II the brcezes Of heaven were a
that instan; stirring IL. She appeared to
be robed in some ETHEREAL texture. elasped
b. girii- AZ the waist. and flowing in full
folds about her limbs. IL "a, Eieanors.
the fair young -ife. a. We all remembered
her. She wore joyful expression. a. Il il
we're an intense pleasure TO be near her
husband; but IL seemed to me that the face
had slightly thinner. Haturer look. as Il
abe. too. lad suffered from having been
torn % suddenly from her earthly hone.
The Photographic was uneasy lest D1d-
ley. IN ecstAcy. sbOah press the plate 20
bis lirs. and mar the impression. lie took
u gently from him. rcmarking.
. This - altogether the best spirit photo
graph have ever taken. IL is miracalou.,
Mrs. Dudley's Likeness Is a. vivid and per-
feet as your own"
% And she was here. cried Dudley. " as
really and truly a. am. or a. you are
Oh What happiness 70 this. % feel that our
loved ones are separated from us By 80
slight q barrier. tell you beard the
rasiie % her garments a. distinctiy a. II. in
lie. sbe we're coming once more % bless
me ~ith her touch and smile. detected
tbs very odor u violcts. the perfume she
always used. Yes. ss true a. God vooeh-
ssicd NE this toksn. feli her breath on MY
cheek
At this moment his glance became 6red
upon che opposite side Of the room. IIs
gazed q mouaent 10 silence. then resumed in
. rapt tone. hks ore wbo speaks IN we
ION. o. do see bcr she - there Iov.
behold her plainly. Eieanora, She doubts
she hesitates. DO not go-uay with
ms.-
We booked. and bebeld With our o-n
eyes The truth q whst he asserted. And
a. distinctly a. ever we beheld friend in
the broad light oi day. there stood Mr.
Dudiey uaverirg betseen hying and ap-