Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-05-20
Until now, none had observed this peculi-

Until now, none had observed this pecull-
ariy.
The wreath and scarf, were 10 have been
worn together. and by none other than LIN
a, who was deemed most III by myself TO
wear them.
A stern look, and heavy frown were last
beginning 10 replace the smile, aud beng
nant expressions. which but now, had lain
like the glory Of n calm sunset upon the lace
Of the good Master.
Why are they separated, Jeanette why do
you wear the crown, and you my Lioda the
scait?
Jeanette burst into food Of tears, while
Linda pale. and unhappy said-lt was be-
side my dress, when awoke honored sir!
The two sisters Ca,loua and Marie stood
in the doorway looking on 10 much surprise
the Master beckoned Csrlotta 10 approach.
tell me truly, in whose room you placed the
wreath and scarf Carlotla last night!
As you expressly desired, in that of Linda
Erlingsen.
How frightful to Jeanette, ike the voice
of an accusing angel. was The Master as he
turned to her and requested an explanation.
I stole il. desl beloved M.ster, sobbed
forth Jeanette, upon her bended knees, her
How The good Master sighed, for there
came over him, again the same unhappy
disconien,ed feelings oienvy when had SO
toimented him on the night before, and lie
started as he remembered what an ehect u
had then, when he at the time gained
such an Insigh; into the heart oi Jeanette.
There she lay al his feet repentani, he
would emulate the kind Linda, who without
word of reproach could only repeat dis
tracledy. how could you do II dear Jeanette
how could you'll -,
Dear cood Linda, the Master never will
! forgive my wicked act, but please to take the
dreadful wreath off. there are thorns lnlt 100
YES he wnud emulate the good LINDA, anc
60 the good dear Master raised her tenderly,
and she hid her lace upon his pitiul breast
while he was pointing out TO her, now ufeau
(ul i, was for any one TO give way 10 such
dire temptation, how that evil. wicked spur
its were ev er standing ready 10 lead human
beings astray. and that at such time ont
little prayer murmured, upon bended Knees
and with truthful devotion TO our blessed
Lord. would cause them all 10 dlsappeaf.-
wilt thou remember this poor Jeanette ant
ask Linda TO forgive the wrong thou mas
done her!
How gladly, did the kind Linda speak th
words Of forgiveness, all ot,he girls ga'he'e'
about the unhappy repenian; gir'' s'ilv'"g u
emulate elch other ia their expressions
f kindness and good viii.
The Master looked on the little grou
with happy smile, thankful 10 see the gen
, nine goodness nf heart which seemed TO an
. innate all.
See now. the dear Linda begging sener
. al play day. for all. aud an equality oi RANK
that there might be no queen, and the Mas
Ter could not refuse so self sacrificing re
, quest. i
So Linda hid away in secre, drawer Dol
, The wreath and scarf with great sign
relief for what ever was source oil annoy
ance TO Others, she most gladly dispense
with.
, Il seemed as though Jeanette would neve
smile again. after this dreadful disgrace, D"
the sunlight glance and soothing Influence
the happy Linda disslpsied the cloud at las
; and ali were happy to find the lesson have
, GOOD an effect, and that finally Jeanette be
came almost as humble as her dear ifiend.
r A most happy result.
The ,hi,ty scholars Of our good Maste
J found it ever after a more difficult matter
r elude his vigilance, than before, but the
' had not the hey as we have to ms kno"ieos
I OF their peculiar disposition.
: Young girls. and little children, TAX
g warning. and thus shall thy May mornlu
and May queen have more happy oeg'r
r ming. thrice happy as it may be. at the mrs
cannot produce more beaut'l"' rcsu'"