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Time And Pus Children.
to progress gaily . Unlike the Present , she disdained to cast a look upon the blessings that lay scattered in her way . Nature in vain showered the fairest fruits ancl flowers in her path ; Music breathed her most touching melodies ; Mirth framed his gayest measure . Both were alike unheeded ; for Hope , in her aeriel robe and floating locks , danced on before her , ever pointing to some distant object glittering in the sun ' s golden -some vine-cladhill or sparkling stream and the idd
rays ; gy Future urged by her ardent guide , pressed on to gain the halcyon spot , overlooking in her eagerness the rocks and brambles in the road , which too frequently bruised and lacerated her tender feet . They had not , however , journeyed far in this manner , before they reached a small olive grove by the way-side , in which a fane of the purest white marble had been erected . On its altar burned a clear flame , fed with rich ° ums and spices b a vast number of doveswhose fluttering inions fanned
y , p the fire they supplied . Sleeping at the foot of the altar , lay a winged boy , his ambrosial locks curled round a cheek as soft and roseate as a ripe peach . Hope was the first to perceive him . " It is Love ! " she cried . "Ah ! could we but capture the sweet boy , what happiness . 'what delight ! " v *
The eyes of Future sparkled at the idea . " Dear Hope I" she exclaimed , " what a delightful thought . I would cherish him more tenderly than my favourite lamb ; he should sleep in my bosom : and I would feed him and kiss him . " "Softly , " whispered Hope . " I shall certainly catch him while he sleeps . But Hope was deceived ; the urchin , who had heard every word she uttered , suffered her almost to lay her hands upon his downy pinionswhen from his
, , starting pretended slumber , he ran away , laughing at his disappointed admirers . Neither of the damsels were ! however , easily dispirited . " We shall have him yet , " said the Future , and off they both started in pursuit of the fugitive . Through brakes aud thickets thev rushed with heedless speed—now bounding across the open glacle like rival Atalantas—now threading , like Theseus , a labyrinth of tangled underwood , as they caught distant glimpses of the flying boy , who ,
' * Bright with his own immortal smile , " laughed at the hopeless chase , now suffering them to gain upon his path in order to make their disappointment at his loss the greater . Such is the character of Love—happy only in baffling the pursuit of those who seek him . Wearied with tbe fruitless chase , the giddy girls determined to return to the high road , and resume their journey to the Temple of Happiness butalas ! had lost the Terrified
, they path . and exhausted , the Future sat down at the root of an old tree , her mind filled with gloomy anticipations ; for Hope had wandered from her , deep into the forest , in expectation of finding a wood-nymph named Content , with whom she trusted to rest for a short time . Meanwhile , the Present , encouraged by enjoyment , continued sporting merrily onwardsseldomindeedtroubling herself about the fate of her
, , , runaway sister , the Future , or bestowing a thought upon the Past , both of whom she looked upon as romantic visions : at length she reached the Grove of Love . The boy , weary of his chase , was seated beside his altar ; he beckoned the travellers to approach , and they entered the fane .
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Time And Pus Children.
to progress gaily . Unlike the Present , she disdained to cast a look upon the blessings that lay scattered in her way . Nature in vain showered the fairest fruits ancl flowers in her path ; Music breathed her most touching melodies ; Mirth framed his gayest measure . Both were alike unheeded ; for Hope , in her aeriel robe and floating locks , danced on before her , ever pointing to some distant object glittering in the sun ' s golden -some vine-cladhill or sparkling stream and the idd
rays ; gy Future urged by her ardent guide , pressed on to gain the halcyon spot , overlooking in her eagerness the rocks and brambles in the road , which too frequently bruised and lacerated her tender feet . They had not , however , journeyed far in this manner , before they reached a small olive grove by the way-side , in which a fane of the purest white marble had been erected . On its altar burned a clear flame , fed with rich ° ums and spices b a vast number of doveswhose fluttering inions fanned
y , p the fire they supplied . Sleeping at the foot of the altar , lay a winged boy , his ambrosial locks curled round a cheek as soft and roseate as a ripe peach . Hope was the first to perceive him . " It is Love ! " she cried . "Ah ! could we but capture the sweet boy , what happiness . 'what delight ! " v *
The eyes of Future sparkled at the idea . " Dear Hope I" she exclaimed , " what a delightful thought . I would cherish him more tenderly than my favourite lamb ; he should sleep in my bosom : and I would feed him and kiss him . " "Softly , " whispered Hope . " I shall certainly catch him while he sleeps . But Hope was deceived ; the urchin , who had heard every word she uttered , suffered her almost to lay her hands upon his downy pinionswhen from his
, , starting pretended slumber , he ran away , laughing at his disappointed admirers . Neither of the damsels were ! however , easily dispirited . " We shall have him yet , " said the Future , and off they both started in pursuit of the fugitive . Through brakes aud thickets thev rushed with heedless speed—now bounding across the open glacle like rival Atalantas—now threading , like Theseus , a labyrinth of tangled underwood , as they caught distant glimpses of the flying boy , who ,
' * Bright with his own immortal smile , " laughed at the hopeless chase , now suffering them to gain upon his path in order to make their disappointment at his loss the greater . Such is the character of Love—happy only in baffling the pursuit of those who seek him . Wearied with tbe fruitless chase , the giddy girls determined to return to the high road , and resume their journey to the Temple of Happiness butalas ! had lost the Terrified
, they path . and exhausted , the Future sat down at the root of an old tree , her mind filled with gloomy anticipations ; for Hope had wandered from her , deep into the forest , in expectation of finding a wood-nymph named Content , with whom she trusted to rest for a short time . Meanwhile , the Present , encouraged by enjoyment , continued sporting merrily onwardsseldomindeedtroubling herself about the fate of her
, , , runaway sister , the Future , or bestowing a thought upon the Past , both of whom she looked upon as romantic visions : at length she reached the Grove of Love . The boy , weary of his chase , was seated beside his altar ; he beckoned the travellers to approach , and they entered the fane .