Presently
I looked again, and there were the three, but they were changed. The
first star which had appeared, seemed now to be a lovely lady, oh, so
gentle! the second was yourself, dear mother, and the shining one which
had gone to them, appeared to be myself! The gentle lady took us each by
the hand, and when I saw her smile upon you so sweetly, I began to weep,
and the lady took me in her arms, and wiped my tears away. I was
awakened from my revery by my sobs, for it all appeared so real, and my
tears made me happier."
Mrs. Grosvenor listened to her child with astonishment. "It was a most
striking dream, indeed, she remarked; but fearing the Sea-flower might
notice her surprise, she drew her arm about her, and introduced the
subject which for some time past had been uppermost in her mind.
"What do you think of spending a little time away from home, my dear?
How should you like to graduate with Boston honors? to learn the
customs of city life?"
"I shall like it much, if it is your wish that I should go, mother; but
I know no life will be pleasanter than the happy days which we have
spent here in our own quiet home.
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