The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-02-26
q From the Boston Olive Branch.
4. 4, ANNIE HARLOW. d "a
OR THE COUNTRY SCHOOL. ).
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BY MRS. 5. NJ. HUMPHREY.

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=. ..Musit, musitl'' joyfllly lisped little Ma.
y Lee. the same little cherub that had ex.
pressed her sorrow 20 touchingly. +
E"Music! music!" was echoed all around.
y The sunshine fairy Of happiness and
contentment returned, unable to resist the
magical strains that softly summoned her.
EaiS7Gl ~ bas eii p-SiHae1 agl ~ fbei
ave dot tunning little letter for Nit
Harlow" cried Mary Lee, as she held up
Z neatly folded note "The doctor div it
70 mo, and he tissed me, too;" and she
bounded into the school house, her bonnet
thrown back, and her laughing face just
peeping from amidst profusion Of golden
curls. sase'' s'.i - 'hs'@ %. '-@t ~
Annie put back the disordered hair,
and kissed her :ondly. Az she perused
The note her face mirrored = gratifed heart.
ii was pressing, yet polite request to sup
with the doctors family. Mary, who had
been gazing earnestly At her, said, "Mit
Harlow, don't cry now. She has dot a
&oo0 IeStot. uoI e0sS OeU "s""~o' uiuh
send it."
Annie looked surprised At the little pratt
tier, but instantly she recalled an occasion,
when the perusal Of letter from home,
bringing crowd Of fond recollections.
had quite overwhelmed her. In reply to
the child's inquiries, she had simply in.
formed her that the letter was from her
mother. She could not repress smile, as
she explained to the innocent one the true
state of the case. sai aHq
my mudder is toss, = said Mary, mourn
fully, "and Ned Fisher says she drinks
wine."
y Annie averted her head, to hide the
binding tears, for too well she knew that
sweet litles Mary Loo had an intemperate
.mothsrl All sysrR 4 heaI .aeg-e
Delightfully."- sped the, evening at DR..
Green's, in music and conversation. The
benevolent old gentleman, whose hesrt
had never been cheered by son or daugh.
ter, and who consequently had spent ma
ny lonely hours, looked with deep interest
on Annie and Fortescue, so young, so
fair, SO full Of hope; and from the evident
satisfaction Of his guests, he derived a
happiness notless than their own; while
they thought him the most agreeable, the
best, and kindest old gentleman they had
ever seen. As they concluded sweet
'plaintive air, and the mingling melody Of
their voices died away, the doctor removed
His glasses from his eyes,, and brushing
away q tear, said, my children, while
you have beer singing, little plan for
amusement, and may be benefit, has .oc-
cured 10 me. Never, to my knowledge,
mas there been a picnic here; but several
times in my travels in other places. have
been favored with an opportunity OF attend
ing them; and think them the pleasantest
and most natural entertainments in which
I have ever participated. My idea is, that
W get up something Of the kind, say for
the children, with permission to invite their
parents. Like you, Annie. | believe in
rendering children happy" IN.
"Oh! delighthil," cried Annie; ''just the
shine!" and her eyes beamed pleasure.
Il "And what charming groves you have
for the purpose" said Warren. 5 sq
.Charming, indeed" replied the doctor.
"And how sweedy the woods will echo the
music Of the children's happy voices, as
they sing some of those good cold water
sonas, led by Warren and Annie; and
then we will have some large swings sus-
pended from the tall trees, and likewise
generous repast Of cakes and fruit"
As Annie was leaving the doctors door,
attended by Fortescue, the old gentleman
whispered in her ear, Remember, it will
dsvolve on you to assist me in entertaining
my guest while he remains with US; and
who knows but you may find recon-
pense? Stranger things have happened
~ Il am confident that I shall be recon-
penssd, ? replied she, secretly rejoicing
that the pale moon had not power to reveal
her bushes. !,
And Annie did find recompense, and
effectually indeed was Mr.. Fortescue en-.
tertained by her. Annie asked no other
recompenss than the society Of so winning
and intelligent gentleman. and she never
wearied OF his varied, instructive, and
amusing conversation. Together they
sought out and analysed MOSES and flow.
srs, Of which were found in these parts
many rare, and beautiful kinds. Often,
from the summit Of some green bill, they
Witnessed the most glorious Of all scenes,
= summer sunrise. With feelings OF awe
md admiration, they contemplated the
prgeous hues and silvery floating clouds
al the wide arching blue, ss il bent to the
q horizon, while they inhaled new life
Md fresh beauty from the fresh morning
brsszes. Annie repeated to Fortescue
many man little inoidents Of interest connected
with her school, and he soon learned TO
regard her favorisss with an interest ionly
,sdhalled by her own. siFss s'siea sdi
sottA PARTY in the groxel' shouted happy
seiss;, ~ the children rushed from the
lachool house. aorsseM erIl y ssal ed, I,
4, "A party in the groys, reiterated Job
tI1 Nv -. =.