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said Fanny , a slight shadow flitting over her countenance . Mrs. Waring smiled , as she answered -- `` People at my age are easily led into serious thoughts . Indeed , I can never contemplate the marriage of a young girl like yourself , without the intrusion of such thoughts into my mind . I have seen many bright skies bending smilingly over young hearts on the morning of their married life , that long ere noon were draped in clouds . '' `` Do n't talk so , dear aunt ! '' said the fair young girl . `` I know that life , to all , comes in shadow as well as sunshine .