Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-05-21
GRANDMA'S EARRINGS.


1t was dark, rainy day. In q large
and comfortable room, an old lady was
sitting near the window, watching the
heavy rain falling in the street. She was
a very beautiful old lady; her hair was
not altogether white, but few silver
threads were mixed with it. Her eyes
were soft and large, but just then wore
a pensive expression and seemed to look
far back into past events. There were a
few wrinkles in her face, but in an old
face like to see them, for they tell us
something, and we can have faith and
respect in those who have them.
She must have been deeply lost in
thought, for she did not hear a quiet
knocking at her door. At last it was
softly opened, and you could see just one
beautiful brown eye, half hidden by a
golden curl, peepins in; then all the lit
tie face appeared, and it was such love
ly one, with its rosy cheeks, large brown
eyes, and laughing little mouth. She
entered the room on tip-toe, and coming
near the old woman, looked at her. The
pensive eyes frightened at the sight OF
her grandchild, for really she was like a
golden beam in this dark rainy day.
'What does my little Aimee wantP'
asked the grandma.
"Well, I'll tell you," answered asweet
voice. Mamma is sleeping down stairs
and am all alone, SO l thought l would
come and make you a visit"
"And my visitor is most welcome, ;,
the old lady answered, kissing lovingly
the bright little face.
Grandma" said Aimee.
"Well, darling?"
'You told me the other day, that if
was good girl, you would give me that
little blue breast pin that you used tc
wear when you were little child"
Really, you have a good memory
Aimee, and if you open my second bur.
eau drawer you will find small ivory
box. Bring it to me-"
This was delightful task for Aimee
for most always in the corners of grand
mas bureau drawers there was some
thing which little girls, or even boys, dC
not particularly dislike to eat. She soor
found the box, but next'to it was a yer,
conspicuous bundle with the word, "bon
bons" printed in golden letters. o
course she brought it along with the box
Her grandmother smiled and said:
'Here, Aimee, you may just as wei
take it," Then she opened the ivor,
box. Among the contents was small
Russia leather jewel case.
90! Grandma, please open it," ex
claimed little Aimee.
Her wish was granted, the box opened
and on the light blue satin there shon
two large, beautiful pearl earrings. AL
Iris colors were shining on them; s.
round, so white, so beautiful they were
The old lady looked at them, fondl
and sadly, then her eyes slowly file,
with tears. Just then a cloud opened
the suns rays entered the room an
lighted q very pretty picture, indeed
Aimee's pretty, white arms were aroun
her grandmother's neck, her lips wer
touching the old lady's, and her golde
locks were mixed with white ones.
There is much similarity between
child and an old person; one enters th
dark road of life, the other an eterns
bright one; one is yet an angel, the othe
will be one very soon.
The old lady's tears were falling fas
on her clasped hands, and the sun chang
ed them into pearly drops of beautift
color which no one can initiate.
80, Grandma, why do you cryp' aske
Aimee, her large eyes already filled wit
sympathetic tears.
81 was thinking of all that has passt
since | saw those pure pearls, answert
the old lady. Since then, how | hay
enjoyed life, but also how ! have suffe
ed How many dear ones have laid
the cold, dark ground! All dead! al
Oh, it is a very long story that | cou
tell of all that has passed since thenm
Grandma, will you tell it to me
softly asked Aimee.
Well, yes, will tell you somethin
darling; maybe you will remember
later, when shall not be in this wor
any more, but watching over you
heaven. / do not know whether y