Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-03
Fr5m ScUt-s Monthly.
THE RARK-

4 beautsful, faxen haired, cherry babz
charms me ike a smile from Heaven,
that cheers the heart. Such lovely
light is in the households where 1 am
visiting.
Eighteen years ago ] fOndled a baby,
who was bright eyed and beautiful as an
angel waif. She Is now the staid, ma
JrOnly looking young woman, who is the
mother OF this baby. Hook askanee into
the mirror before me, to see II time has
run any silver threads through nv
hair, and Involuntary ! pass ny fingers
over nv forehead to discover whether
any wrinkles have furrowed their
seams upon my brow. The unpIeas-
ant seal is not yet stamped there. l Unjust
have sustained q wonderful vigor, to
be saved from the infection thus far.
Satisfied that I am not UsTg old, nv
eyes return 10 the baby. It lies on the
floor with It's chubby fists in its mouth.
Its laughing eyes twinkle, with pleasure,
IS II watches that bright quivering raw
Of sunshine thar dances on the Garnet
Now il huns andlaughs at It's W antics:
anon il Smiles as it quietly tries to grasp
that round patch Of golden sunlight that
rests Ike a bright dazzling eye On the
door.
On baby's head, light crop Of iaxen
hair hardly hides the pure whiteuess of
its skin. The sunlight gilds il. and i'm
the golden flash, there is an ethereal
brightness and promise. It's soft, deep
blue eyes look in~qUiringly upon me, and
for a moment the little fists are relaxed.
and held IN an attitude Of wonder then
il laughs 10 see Il smile. Now I point
my finger at il and il turns playfuliv
away. put my head against its breast
and pretend to butt il about. The little
one gets ITS clutched fingers fastened =,
my hair and beard, and pulls and lsugbs
how s1lvery and cheerluily !. laughs a.
D pulls unM thetear9 COM into NV ewes
40" J am accidentally too rough
Tor moment, and a slight cry of pain
escapes b child a half suppressed sob
TWO succeeds, then "a sweet smile breaks
lurc1gh It's tears, that sparkle ike Jewels
nasilng IN the glorious sunlight. Anon
the cheerful laugh is resumed. Tbe
mother surprises me In my gam-
bOls with the eh. She clepg her hands
and laughs with thatsame silverv. cheer
ful laugh thai captivated my heart long
ago. But she cruelty takes the baby
from me, and whilst she dresses il for an |
ont door airing, she more cruelty
reminds me Of the time, when she
herself had haxen hair and pure skyev
eyes, whose spiritual geutleness and
glory would have been the pride Of IN
Princess. There Is a tinge of
Mischief IN that reference, because her
luburn bair and ethereal ewes sra ~
eauuiuI now asanapgels and there is.
q all her arch smiles, "a pityiug cesarance
o my condition Of single blessedDess- ~ /
low often ] ionged 10 tell her how I bsd 1
)Oked 50 much into her EYES that their
emile light became the cherished atn-
line Of my heart pVe been very
sppy in its genial influence. and am
cry sad that ! have been so slow ard
as 10 nave fahsd 20 tell her. err
took 70 her heart a noble man, who
'ves and cherishes Der perhaps eye,
lore than ] did.
But now baby is nendy 10 NJ
reefs. What a picture il Is an w
Ngaisite halo Of beauty wa a.
yes and face ike a M enNelopss ~
DIV knots or its 81 ysteFy. mere aLe
-s floating o. .ouiders, and ribbons
limp-es Of or its arms. There are
ice vc- gold clasps and ~fasteniDgs
X about It's neck and bosom, and
arts Of queer hxings gathered on It's
pody. It is an odd study for me 70 view
"a many odds and ends that are needed
make W baby'sdress. But t~slnothers
sves express her u~nb0unded delight ana
1@ioeeare. a. she walks proudly along and
IN her watchfulness and care, indicates
she Is the mamma OF that i've aud
wonderfully beautiful baby.
Tbe rough cart man, as be passes,
and fOrgets TO whip ms hofse, as
he whistles a chirrup 70 the iltLe one
NJ business man, as he hurries past,
-gtor-g an sdmiring glance on the beau
tihgl treasure. The poor woman, in
weeds wisff1llv. and tearfuIiy looks
back on ii. a. she. sobblng, walks away.
The richly dressed lady bends down
% admire it, and is attracted by
its smile. The amiable looking fat
gentleman stops and chucks il under
the chin, then walks on more amiabie,
and smiling and genial than before.
The angry man catches a glimpse Of its
wonderful eyes hehesitates, looks again
the ethereal bright Of their clear
and with a blush that tells how
5-traDyelv tle mystic influence Of lowell
ness stirs the heart, he relaXes his brow
mi goes bv blessing the scene that dis
oelled his gloom. The shop keeper gives
\ ! choice piece Of candy, and compli-
fbe mother. The little children,
ven he bows, stop the nurse 70 let them
ziss and caress the sweet darling baby.
hat baby has made a continuous con-
,,,asf during all our afternoon ramble, |
M now that we are at home il is az
and amiable as a dove kiss
4 and lingering, caress ii before they
II away from my sightlnto lts basket
.rsdle. Now that it Is gone i feisl as Il
,rieht ray Of heavenly light had been
m cut from my heart
si-r,he9. eeate baby, slumber like the rose,
Ti2o ne ~ Of heaven lulis a 20 repose;
hoger Ger ~1hee-soiiiy seal thlne eyes
~ us spirit gently to me smiling skies"
oh what 10y and happiness cluster
IN ne presence of dear beautiful
9fTu What q glorious bright light Of
be household j. the na 9syiber sn about and
la me- - (, II What a lovely link it i IN
- Ssl5en chain that binds the tue hns-
and a1d pure wife together, Blessed i
ne presence Of the baby ana thnce
are the parents who appreciate
be precious blessing.-Dr- Aagte'
MAc0N, CA sa