The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-06-14
ORIGINAL SKETCH.
A RIDE IN A GOLDEN EDGED
CLOUD.

BY Mrs. Mary G, o'Neiii,
Reclining upon a messy terrace at the
close Of the day, watching the glories Of
an autumnal sunset, my musing and
dreamy imaginings suddenly assumed a
migratory inspiration | resolved then
and there that no hinderances should pre-
vent me making visit to yonder golden
edged cloud. I am convinced that the
journey will be an enchanting one, will
travel entirely alone, without scrip or
purse, and the secret of my mode of
transit will never be divulged my only
apr ehension is, will | find congenial So
ciety and receive a glad welcomes No
preparation being needed for my journey,
I'm off this moment. Good bye, loving,
tried and trusted friends, | shall soon re-
turn. | think I family perceive the
waving of distant friendly hand, aud
now all familiar scenes are fading from
my vision. How my heart throbs and
leaps as | enter the delightful spot.
What scenery What blooming flowers,
glowing landscapes and singing birds !
Mountains and valleys enliyened by the
music of flowing rivuletsland covered with
constantly varying verdure, the atmos-
phere fragrant with the perfume of the
lily, rose, jessamine and hyacinth. hear
as yet no voice of man. Nothing, save
the gurgling of running brooks, singing
of birds and murmuring of leaves swayed
gently by the soothing breeze.
Entranced by the beauty of my sur
roundings, completely lost in feelings of
awe cad ed-.;-~t;e-, failed to hear the
sound Of any approaching sentient peIugs
and involuntarily started on feeling the
touch of hand upon my shoulder Turn
ing, perceived form like unto a man,
whose contour would command sincere
admiration his flowing white beard pro-
nounced his age, and he evidently possess
ed profound acquaintance with human
nature, and tender regard for every
work of the Creators hand. He could
command and protect, and seemed gifted
with singular will power of creation OF
his own, which | shall soon talx about.
The painful apprehension in regard to
receiving a kindly greeting quickly left
me upon hearing his charming voice say,
in genial tones, 'sWelcome Welcome
Fair one. Though you are our very first
visitor, allow me to assure You we do not
look upon you as an intruder, and permit
me to conduct you to our fairy home. y
We travelled so easily, no impediments
crossing our path we seemed to glide as
it were, into cave of Undesirable beauty
and grandeur. Clad in long flowing robes
of silvery texture, adorned with crystals,
stood at the entrance form Of loveliness,
resting in queenly attitude against col
umn that sparkled like jewels in the sun
light. My conductor led the way, saying
to her Of queenly beauty, Look kindly
upon the stranger, My Floweret, look
of thine may do good deed, may shine
from thy face to her face, and be reflected,
like the rays of the sun, illuminating half
the globe.' 46A t8E
Thus at the very onset | perceived the
whole object of their lives consisted in no
selfish purpose, but that they lived to
answer other and holier ends. Their ev-
cry look seemed sweet sunny beams no
icy rays fell from their faces to freeze up
the fountains of love. All was holiness,
love, joy and peace.
! Wearied with the fascinating influence
of these new and enchanting scenes, /
felt disposed TO sleep. They tucked me
into a couch of down, remarking that
their life was not idle life, and upon the
mornings dawn we would float away and
they would show to me how it was posi-
BILE for each one, in any sphere of life, to
| impart blessing to others.
| A dewdrop shaken from lily aroused
me from slumber. seemed with that
peaceful sleep to have become released
from every feeling of WEAKNESS, and
strangely, experienced no feeling of hun
ger indeed, in this paradise of love no
such natural inclinations are experienced,
one seeming to exist on the pure ether
and fragrance of blooming flowers.
My Floweret stood near my couch,
waiting to enwrap me in mantle of
brightness which nearly dazed my sight,
saying, "Do not reject it, for so we
always adorn when going on our blissfnl
errands.
My feet felt light as air as | gaily
tripped along W ith my guide to our start
ing place, for we were about to float away
over hamlet, village aud city, not only to
take peep into the world I'd left be-
meath, but brighten and cheer sad and
aching hearts therein. The lnxuriousness
of my seat, feared, would cause me to
forget had a mission to perform, but
they impressed me otherwise, and right
cheerfulIy ensconced myself among the
downy cushions.
4 We launched out into space, my kind
benefactor guiding the helm. With his
hand at the helm, / reveled in a sense Of
security, and gave myself up, heart and
soul, to the anticipated enjoyment of the
many varied, curious and absorbing OBJ