Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

even then little Jenny had so far forgot
ten herself at one time, as to try to imi-
tate with her childish voice, the warbling
of a bird that had alighted on a branch of
a tree near tie school house. thereby
causing much mirth and confusion Liz
zie felt that something must be done. and
she resolved to try the effects Of tender
ness and gentleness upon the ring leader
As he rose to depart She called to him in
a mild but firm voice.
Richard she said, i have something
to say to you; remain few moments
The lad seemed half inclined to disobey.
but after moments reflection, turned
back and walked slowly towards her till he
reached her side.
VIII you be content to listen patient
" while I tell you a story " asked Lizzie
The boy answered. Yes" and then sitting
down upon a stool at her feet, leaned his
chin upon his hands and gazed up into her
face with an expression of attention.
Two years ago commenced the young
schoolmistress. there lived in a large town
not far from Sweet Blossom Village. a
proud and wealthy family, consisting of Il
father mother and two daughters They
were surrounded not only BY every com
fort, but every luxury the heart could de-
sire, until one unfortunate day the bank
in which all the fathers money was invest
ed, failed. and left them almost beggars.
The stroke was too much for the naughty
man only two short months after he
learned his utter ruin, he died leaving his
wife and two children totally unprovided for.
The eldest, girl of sixteen summers,
well skilled in the mysteries of the high
er branches of needle work, endeavored TO
obtain something to do in the way of en-
broidery From the youngest, child of
eight years, nothing could be expected,
whilst the mother turned her attention to
fine sewing
Well. the family lived poorly enough in
their humble abode, sometimes knowing
days and nights of bitter, bitter want !;
they, who, In former years had been guard
ed so tenderly-when a few days ago the
eldest girl heard that female teacher was
wanted in a certain little village, a short
distance from the town where she resided
The opportunity was good one, for al
though the salary was small. IL was much
more than she could ever hope to earn
with her needle and so she applied for
the situation which she obtained, for her
education had been most carefully attend
ed to during her fathers lifetime,
1t was with fearful eyes aud very heavy
heart, when the day came for her depart
ure. that she bade adieu to her dear moth
er and sweet Minnie her darling sister
Poor as home was it was, home, and the
thoughts of being compelled to mingle
with strangers brought her much sorrow.
But she dashed the tears away and strove
to think gladly Of the future; and when
she arrived at the place Of her destination.
and was received most kindly by a good
farmer, and his wife appointed to receive
her, she felt new hope spring up in her
heart With determination to succeed
in her undertaking knowing as she did,
that many would doubt her abilities on
account Of her youth. she entered upon
the scene Of her labor The children,
whose care she had been entrusted with,
seemed inclined to obey aud respect her,
until one mischieyous self-wilIed boy
Stop Miss Lee hastily interrupted
Dick whilst the large tears trembled in
In his eyes. do forgive me. Indeed | am
very sorry. but I VIII vex YOU no more
will study hard I viii be your best schol-
ar for YOU and your dear mother and lit
tie sisters sake. win you believe me,
Miss Lee 2
Lizzie smiled and held out her hand to
him With a feryency be pressed it to
his lips she had aroused all the dormant
goodness Of that wayward nature, and
when Dick Wilds left the school-house.
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