One of these travellers had passed the middle period of life; the
other was, perhaps, just about to enter upon its heavy responsibilities,
and more active duties. The first wore the countenance of one
who had borne many sorrows, and borne them with that resignation,
which, while it proves the wisdom of the sufferer, is at the same
time, calculated to increase his benevolence. The expression of his
eye, was full of kindness and benignity, while that of his mouth,
with equal force, was indicative of a melancholy, as constant as
it was gentle and unobtrusive. A feeble smile played over his lips
while he spoke, that increased the sadness which it softened; as
the faint glimmer of the evening sunlight, upon the yellow leaves
of autumn, heightens the solemn tones in the rich coloring of the
still decaying forest.
The face of his companion, in many of its features, was in direct
contrast with his own. It was well formed, and, to the casual
glance, seemed no less handsome than intellectual. There was much
in it to win the regard of the young and superficial. An eye that
sparkled with fire, a mouth that glowed with animation--cheeks
warmly colored, and a contour full of vivacity, seemed to denote
properties of mind and heart equally valuable and attractive.
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