Lanterna Rally

Author: Lucie Heaton Armstrong

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9781230369617

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1896 edition. Excerpt: ... XII A CHRISTENING PARTY I LAUGHED and cried together this morning when I got the pencilled note in which you gave me the description of your baby. If that account is to be considered as veracious, and strictly impartial, he is simply the most perfect creature who has ever visited this mortal sphere since the time of the Greek gods. The most perfect little features (even now), the bluest eyes, like old china plates, a complexion as soft as roseleaves, and the dearest little hands I The feet with which he will condescend to tread the earth when the right time arrives are rosy as a seashell--only fit for kissing now; and surely no baby ever had such dear dimpled shoulders, or such a lovely straight back! And better than all is the lovely smile which he keeps for no one but you. When the nurse kept telling people that he "took no notice" as yet, he 232 would always turn a sweet contented glance upon you--a look full of expression, as who would say: "What talks you and I will have one of these days!" He is all that your fancy painted him, and more; no such lovely creature has ever been seen on the face of this globe since it first began to roll. Indeed, my dear Letty, I am not laughing at you, I am sure every word is true. There is only one baby in the world like this--I suppose I must not tell you he is every mother's first child! I can fancy how many plans you are revolving in your mind as you lie apparently idle on your couch. The nursery rhymes you remember, the many little tales you will tell him one day. when you shall be his unwearied Scheherazade; the toys you will give him, the pleasures and treats; the joy of walking with your little son, and feeling his tiny hand in yours. Everyone will love him--it will be impossible to avoid...