St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-02

ing interesting faces Of men who
! have grown great and made the world
better for their living, they recall the life
/ long friendship that existed between these
four powerful characters. You win hardly
recognize in either OF them a feature of the
men as they appeared years afterwards, aud
as the general public can recall them. These
portraits are the work of one artist, aud were
| evidently produced at the same time, that
they might recall 10 this quartette when they
grew old the friendship which began when
they were young and never ended. Over at
one side of the room, covered with a gauzy
veil, stands a marble bust Of Green, of Rhode
Island. one Of Longfellow's closest friends.
Beyond there is a miniature bust Of Shakes
peare and here and there a few other small
works Of art, such as would be likely to be
found about the habitation Of man Of let
tiers. As looked about the room the house
keeper said: ''Mr. Longfellow's daughters
are in Europe; they are expected 10 return
in the fall, and the house is soon TO be reft-
tel for their occupancy. Mr.. Charles Long
fellow, his son, and his sisters are expected
TO occupy it. What changes are 10 be made
/ do not know. Mr.. Charles Longfellow will
probably reside here with his sisters. have
lived about this old mansion for twenty-five
. years. was twenty years with Mr.. Long
fellow"
The old housekeeper, q middle aged lady,
grew sad as she recalled her years OF service
TO the once famous master OF this house.
She spoke Of his many kindnesses and Of the
affectionate regard in which he was held by
the people. And her tenderness was shown
in her simple expression, Everything should
be kept just as he left it."
Whether those who fall heir 70 this historic
spot have an equal regard for the memory Of
the dead time only can tell. People Of mod
ern tastes are seldom satisfied with the old
time appliances 20 make life comfortable, no
matter how sacred. To-day it is an interest
ing picture, and all that is lacking is the
presence Of the man who made it famous.
The great hall which divides the house is
as interesting as any portion OF the building.
The stairs are built at the further end, run
straight up for few feet and then turn 10
the right. On the first landing an ancient
time piece stands. It looks curious enough
in its great high case, and the singularly
good natured face peers down with curious
glance as you step in at the front door. The
half moon on the dial seems to wink you a
welcome, and behind the face q chime Of
bells greets you with a song:
Shall old acquaintance be forgot and never
brought TO minds
And then IL goes on pacing oil the hours
as merrily as though death had not robbed the
home of its chief charm.
Half way up the stairs it stands,
And points and beckons with its hands.
This old clock must have inspired the bard
when he wrote Of 1.-THE Old Clock on the
Stairs" The house, the yard, the trees, all
the surroundings are pictured in this verse
of that ancient poem, written by Longfellow
when he was yet young man.
Somewhat back from the village street
Stands the old fashioned country seat
Across its antique portico
Tall poplar trees their shadows throw.
And from its station in the hall
An ancient tlmepiece says 10 all:
Forever Neverl
| Never ForeYerm