13 Dec 1862
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1862
Page
1
A fragmented lament reflects on death, memory, and the cost of war. It recalls mothers, sisters, and lovers, mourning fallen soldiers and the grim fate that awaits the living. The piece meditates on fate, faith, and futures buried in grief, ending with a dark quip about wealth and courage.
Fragmentary dialogue reveals tension between Buthings and Blitkins over committees and social duties. A wife confronts Blitkins about public life, balls, and reform, while anecdotes and oddities surface about local gossip and oddities.
A boy narrator recalls Aunt Calista a strikingly pretty inland woman who loved the sea. She secretly marries Captain Walter after sending his ship to sea, and their voyage faces a dangerous privateer pursuit. A Yankee captain Frank Hardy later helps secure their prize, and the tale ends with Calista and her husband sailing home.
A traveler recalls a long magical journey begun in darkness and ending with a meeting of a playful child who invites him to join. They explore weather and beauty, toys and wonders, then the traveler encounters a learning boy who guides him through ancient tales and arts.
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