St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-09
80 thn Lit,l. Ann.l. con.. .

lovely morning 1t was, to leave house
hold cares for drive with aunt D. in the
restful, baImy air. How pleasant was the
outlook of no mes, busy farms, and happy
care-free children, and the flowers, my dears,
you ali know what the "sweet month Of
roses'' brings TO all the hillsidesl Then q
luxuriant clover field brought sweet perfume,
the hum Of bees, and perfect delight to the
eyes. With an extended view of green
fields and sunny sky as the summit Of a hill
was gained, we soon reached the large gate
(Which was swung wide for US by a pleasant
faced, courteous little girl,) and entered the
quiet resting place OF the dead. As we
walked reverently among the many mounds
on our way to little Eddie's grave, Aunt
D. said softly: CATER our ambitions,
cares and sorrows, this is the end OF allr'
Ny thoughts went out TO the dear child
whom had never seen; but had listened
to a sweet recital from his loving mother.
who had nearly sacrificed life $50 sacred had
she made her grief, in devotion TO his mem
ory) aud the wish came TO tell you why the
inscription "Let the little angels come" had
place upon his marble slab.
There was q radiance and sweetness Of ex-
preston in his pictures, which told Of a life
''all winsomeness," ard could well feel
how Swallowed the mothers life became with
out his loved presence. He was such a
happy childl-of a thoughtful mind-still
drawing sweetness from everything in ma
ture.
Among the treasury OF plsythings, touch
ing little tokens Of his ways and plans were
revived. There were few dried toadstools,
If the little loads should come up the door
way: acOrns for the squirrels, who came very
near some days;-bits Of garden cabbage for
the rabbits and leaves Of the wild, for the
little black and white animals whose beauty
must take the place of comfort and useful
ness
His attitudes and manner were full OF
grace. Moonlight gave him great delight.
and he would skip to the window. throwing
kisses, saying the while: Thank you, God.
for the pretty moon T" He was not old enough
to read, but the Bible contained one verse
for him for he would open anywhere aud in
childish tones, with peculiar circuufex
which my pen cannot convey, 'Suffer little
children 10 come unto me, and forbid the m
not for Of such is the Kingdom OF Heaven
1t was scarlet fever that brought the dark
winged angel 10 that home. In the morn
ing OF the day that he was taken i'll, his
spirits were very CAV, and after going
through with HIS usual way OF caressing, be
exclaimed; Mama, papa, ! want wings
/ want wiugs!r His mama said: ''Oh, Ed
die, IL you had wings, you wouldn't come to
me any inorel" In answer. be said: ''Oh,
I'd just 90 over the riveri'i Then he rushed
TO the kitchen saying: bridget, I'm going
TO have Wingsin and then followed an
earnest prattie and planning with her, how
the wings could be well fastened.
Very soon the dear child was dangerously
I'll, and although his sufierings seemed in
tense for the few davs longer that he lived
bis mind did notlose its power, for he smil-
ed and saw comfort in the Bible lesson
''Suffer little children to come" etc. His
mamma sought 10 bring rest in the many
ways he loved; aud though II rent her heart,
said: 81 viii pray the angels may come to
carry you" A look OF understandable awe
came over his wan face, as be looked trust
fully out Of those weary eyes into her own,
and as If il would be adoarer com panion ship
said: mamma. let the LITTLE angels
cone." And so II was his young life went
out, and why may we not feel that the spirits
flight was such as that soul-cry yearned fora
How beautiful was his resting place Much
OF the enclosure was mass of brightness,
for luxuriant trumpet-hower gracefully
traiied over the well-kepi green-sward, and
its clustering bloom was a navel Of beauty.
The afrerglow, which fingers long
After loves sun untimeiy sets.
Lights all the shining slopes with tints
No soul 10 distant years forgets."
BELLA W. DUNK.
White Bear Lake