The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-12-31

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please.
And oil ll.tl,ut iday Din AEsss
| pleased; he kept the schbol Ia 4 continued Foa
OF laughter by his mischievous pfanks. First
tying handkerchief upon his head, in imita
tion Of a cap, and fixing pair Of enormOu
spectacles he had obtained, no one knew
where, upon his nose, he confronted his assO
ciates in the manner of the lamentcd DAM
Birch; then he rose and walked with the mino
ling step Of DR.. Queer, the village physician
to Lizzie Lee, on pretence Of asking some qaes
tion about lesson. His example encouraged
the rest, who, before his coming, had been
quite attentive, aud the weary schoolmistress
was right glad when three o'clock came ant
the unruly band dispersed The lite Merry
alone had treated her with love and respect
and even then little Jenny had so far forgotten
herself at one time, as to try to initiate witt
her childish voice, the warbling Of bird tina
had alighte1 on branch Of tree near tht
school hOu,e, thereby causing much mirth anC
confusion. Lizzie felt that something mus
be done, and she resolved TO try the effects oI
tenderness and gentleness upon the ring lead.
er., As he rose to depart, she called to him il
mild but firm voice.
"Rchard," she said, ri have something tC
say to yOu remain afew moments"
The lad seemed half inclined to disobey
but after a moments reflection, turnel back
and walked slowly towards her till he reached
her side.
''Will you be content olisten patiently tC
me while tell you stOry2' asked Lizzie
The boy answered, eyes," and then sitting
down upona stool at her feet, leaned his chil
upon his hands aud gazed up into her face
with an expression Of attention. -.. ,1
''Two years ago." commenced the young
| scoolmistress, "there lived ina large town
not very far distant from Sweet Blossom Vii.
| lage, proud and wealthy family, consisting
of father, mother and two daughters. They
were surrounded not only by every comfort
but every luxury the heart could desire, un,
til one unfortunate day the bank in which al
the fathers money was invested, failed, ant
left them almost beggeTs. The stroke was TOT
much for the naughty man; only two shor
i months after he learned his utter rain he died
leaving his wife and two children utterly un
! provided for.
'sha eldest, n girl az siatser lsia1alllars vagi
skilled in themysteries Of the higher branch
es of needle work, endeavOred to obtain some
thing to do in the way of embroidery. From
could be expected, whilst the mother turned
her attention to fine sewing.
''Well, the family lived poorly enough IL
their humble abode, sometimes knowing days
and nights Of bitter, bitter want; they who
in former years had been guarded SO tender.
Ily-when few days ago the eldest girl heard
that female teacher was wanted in certain
little village, short distance from the town
where she resided. The opportunity was {
good one, for although the salary was small
It was much more than she could ever hope tC
earn with her needle; and so she applied fol
the situation, which she obtained, for her ed
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during her fathers lifetime.
"It was with fearful eyes and very heavy
heart, when the day came for her departure
that she bade adea to her dear mother, anC
sweet Minnie her darling sister. Poor as hel
} home was, it was home, and the thoughts o.
being compelled to mingle with strangers
brought her much sorrow. But she dashed
the tears away, and strove to think gladly o.
the future; and when she arrived at the plact
of her destination, and was received most
kindly by good farmer and his wife ap.
pointed to receive her, she felt new hopt
spring up in her heart. With a determine
ton 10 succeed in her undertaking, knowing
| as she did, that mauy would doubt her abili
ties on account Of her youth, she entered upoT
the scene Of her labor. The children, whos'
care she had been entrusted with, seemed in
clincd to obey and respect her, until ON
L IHllsCulGNOuS, HCll-hlllS IVY
"Stop, Miss Lee" hastily interrupted Dick
! whilst Inc large tears trembled in his eyes
''DO forgive me. Indeed am very sorry, bu
, willvex you no more will study hard,
! will be your best scholar, for you aud yOn
dear mother and little sisters sake. Will yol
believe me. Miss LeeH"
Lizzie smiled and held out her hand to him
With ferveucy he pressed it to his lips; sht
had aroused all the dormant goodness of tina
wayward nature, and when Dick Wild left tn
school house, there were higher thoughts ant
. better feelings implanted in his truly gene
|, rous heart, than had ever dwelt there before
From that day forth be kept his word, AM
never existed better or more studious set o
scholars than those in the charge of sweet Liz
! zie Lee, and this great change was wrough
! by a few gentle words-a change that Dam
j Birch rod and frOwns for years had failet
to accomplish.