The Lansing state Republican., 1865-02-01
Eyes for Blemish and Eyes for Beauty
By 7. 5. ARTHUR.

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intention was 10 send the picture home I
his wi.e without framing; but, being in u
desire 20 give her pleasure, he took q SEQ
ond thought. L would look so much fine
IN z handsome frame.
How much viii Il cost" he asked
The cost % Nr. Dixon was q thing 10 b
Considered for his income was not larre
and he had 10 practice economy in his eX
penditures.
That will depend on the stcle." VA
answered by the print-seler: and he show
ed Mr Dixon Q variety Of Gilt m0u.dIngs
This will cost seven dollars
Nr. Dixon shook his head, remarking
'Ihe picture was only FIVE"
Now, in spending five dollars for 4 pic
ture, Mr. Dixon had lei sgperiuity encr0acl
on necessity: but then, II was for his wife
and be would DO almost anything 10 civ.
her pleasure-nOt always Il may be said
an easy task, for Mrs. Dixon was hardly III,
wlsest or best-tempered woman i'm thC
world To add seven dollars for a frame
would Pc an extrayagance for a man IN hi.
circumstances not Justified in the premises.
50 he added.
"You may send it home without FRAN
ing.
Bat TIE picture dealer wished. very natu-
rally, 70 make another profit.
we have cheaper frames" he said.
This, for instance viii be very appropri-
ate. And he took up an inch moulding.
and laid 10 against the picture.
Mr. Dixon shook his head.
Tine engraving IS too handsome for that.
such frame would spoil it,"
lie knew something OF his wife's tastes
ana was NOT going 10 mar the pleasure he
Anticipated from her delight in possessing
a copy OF "Evangeline" By the drawback
Of mean looking frame.
''For i've dollars ! can give you some
thing quite stylish" said the print-seller
~ on VIII have 10 Get the rioturc framed
first or last; and how much better now
than when il is dimmed or detaced Ont
OF a frame itmay be ruined at any time
In frame its beauty remains untouched. 8"
The argument had force
Yes. see all that" REPLIED Mr. Dixon.
But | haven't ten dollars to spare lust
now"
Il viii say nine for the print and frame. E"
l!r Dixon stood irresolute.
"IouI never egret it, " said the print
seller.
Mr. Dixon thought of his wife, and Of the
pleasure she would derive from the picture.
and yielded.
when can you send it hOme" he asked.
To-day, if you wish it done"
say az six o'clock this evening. l wish
TO be on hand when il arrives"
very we'll AT six, precisely. it shall
be delivered. What is your number ."
Name and number were given, and the
bill paid.
You won't fail TO send II home az the
time mentioned" said Mr. Dixon as he
folded up the bill and receipt.
1T shall be there to the minute. was
the assuring answer.
''She has always admired this picture
Mr.. Dixon talked with himself a. no let,
the store. 4 want 10 see her surprise and
pleasure when 1t comes home. Ii Will look
charming in that frame Five dollars is a
pretty large sum for me to spend in PIC
ture; but then, il is only for once, and will
be a perpetual source OF enjoyment. l
meant 10 have bought a new hat TODAY
Nine is scarcely decent. But, no matter:
can wear my old one for q few months
longer"
The anticipated delight Of his wife was
q source OF pleasure to Mr.. Dixon all
through the remainder of that dav. For
the sake OF giving her so much enjoyment,
be would, willingly. wear his shabby hat
for year. The hours seemed burdened
with delay, but evening came at last, and
he turned his steps hOmeward. He came
in before six O'Clock. The picture had not
yet arrived.
Il wonder if the man will be punctual:'
said Mr.. Dixon 10 himself
One thought was uppermost in his mind:
one feeling led all the rest. His wife was
not, Is we have said, the best-tempered
woman in the world. She was Of a tretful
disposition by nature, and Quicker-sighted
for defects than for beauties. II 4 thing
was just TO her mind-up TO her ideas Of
order and perfectiOn-she accepted and en-
jOyed IL; but defect or blemish marred
everything. 1t so happened that on this
evening, Mrs. Dixon was in very good
frame OF mind; and, when this was the
case, she was as sunshine 10 her husband
Il hope thai man will not disappoint
me-" said Mr.. Dixon, for the tenth time in
ten minutes. His wife was in the best pos
sible mood, and he wanted the picture 70
reach her while in her happiest state, so
that his JOY might be full.
As the clock was striking six, the bell
rang. Mr.. Dixon listened while the ser
want went 10 the door.
What is il ?" Mrs. Dixon called to the
servant, as she saw her coming along the
hall with something ia her hand
"A picture, believe ma'am.n
a picture, - And Mrs. Dixon ran down
TO meet the servant.
Mr. Dixon did not follow. but stood. in
the room above, in q quiver ofnervous sus-
pense.
\ few moments and his wife returned.
her face all aglOw, bearing the picture in
her hand
"Evangeline." she exclaimed, with half
suppressed delight. as she placed the pic
ture on 4 table that stood by the wall and
exposed it 10 the light. Is this Tor me.
Henry"
Eyes, it is for you" Mr.. Dixon's heart
was in his voice rs it not beautiful"
The picture IS beautiful" replied his
wife. Her tone was changed. Already
something had been discovered 70 mar the
beauty
Picture and frame-both are beautiful. 90
spoke up Mr.. Dixon, in an emphatic tone.
Mrs. Dixon bent down toward the pic
ture knitting her brows, and looking criti- I
cally not at the sweet, dreamv. pensive
face OF 'Evangeline, but at the frame.
That has been rubbed, " she said. LAYING
her finger on 4 small diugy spot not larg-
er than fy's wing.
-ftNri ulluN- II : Only trlle, ana won Z .
be noticed by one in q hundred" said Mr. .
Dixon. Look a. the picture. Look at the /
face
"Oh It's I miserable frame, You've
been cheated. Just examine this ioint. I /
could run 4 knife into il. Inever saw such /
I piece OF work"
Mr.. Dixon's heart began 70 feel Ike lead. /
'Oh, that's 4 tribe. be answered ..ans !
not worth consideration. Let Us euiov the /
picture Turn your eyes upon the face.
and You Will nOt ne able 20 see anvtbina I
else How siagullriy attractive il !: n5t /
so much Tor lis beauty as for is expression /
so fixed and calm; ye. revealing 50 mach /
Of that hope deferred which maketh the /
heart sick. Il holds your gaze Is BIZ . I
spell Il Is q common and Yet an unc0m- l
mon lace. You seem 10 read all lis mean F
lnss At glance; but the longer YOU gaze b
upon L, the fuller it seems OF mystery. II /
is the one face among thousands 70 which /.
you turn again and again and never tire Of I
boxing
Mrs Dixon listened to this praise Of her +
iayOriIe picture but a veil had droDpeJ /
down before It, hiding. for the time. is |
be- ny.
1T 5 c-CCk Ckel in the franz ,She -o-no,5,5 /