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oe SKETCHES.
use of, and this was to consider the Disposer of their fate as
more clear-sighted than they themselves, and mankind often
troubled with a cataract; and therefore, in misfortunes and
troubles, which they had to suffer in consequence of other
people’s hostility and errors, they merely remarked: “ If
they saw clearer, they would act differently ! ”
In the sky it is so arranged, that when all darkening
clouds are swept away, the sun will shine out, or the stars
will twinkle ; and in the same manner, when clouds of doubt
or bitterness no longer hide the soul’s heaven, the mild
bright light of cheerfulness will shine forth, and in its rays
are kindled these lively fancies, this innocent mirth, these
merry jests, of which the airy and animating fire-works of
every-day life are composed.
At a little distance from the sisters, opposite the fire-
place, a young girl was seated on a low stool, her head
leaning upon her small hand. She was watching, with a
pensive mien, the dancing flames, which, to judge from the
expression of her face, spoke to her more of life’s play
than of life’s earnestness. She was pretty, eighteen years
old, and her name — Emma.
To her Helena turned round, after a short pause in the
conversation, opened her lips, and began as follows : —
“J have got a Bible for you, my dear Emma. You shall
take it with you when you part from us. I think you can
find a place for it in your portmanteau.”
“And I have got a large cookery-book for you,” said
Amelia, with an arch smile ; “ you must not forget to take
that with you, also. It must not be said that you come
from the sisters L——’s house, soon to enter your own,
without being well provided with that which can teach you
how to become a clever housewife and mistress in your
own home.”
“ As to your housekeeping,” chimed in Helena, “it is
necessary that you should always attend carefully and have
an eye to the garret, the cellars, and the kitchen, and keep
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