Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-04-06

certainly ! said Bernard, in surprise.
Only upon the worlds stage: but what
endured in one nearly tragieal scene.
was as much OF acting as | ever wish to
perform
At his request. Mary then gave him a
history OF her adventure in the school
room, to which he listened with deep in
terest
You were surely brave girl said
Bernard. looking upon her admiringlg -
BIT | really wonder your friends allowed
YOU to remain whole summer in such a
dangerous place
" were poor, [ wished to try teaching.
/ and no other situation offered at that
time said Mary, sadly
" hat brave, noble spirited. sensible
wife that girl would make = thought Ber-
nard, as be left the room for a walk How
much she would do and dare for those
she loved. How superior in talent and
lnteilect she IS to most of the women /
meet IN society and how nobly she would
fiji a distinguished place in society. if she
was placed in one but yet she is nothing
but poor governess, with perhaps hun
dred mean relations, and nv pride revolts
L must see and think less of this fair
Northerner, hereafter
\ wise resolution, certainly, Bernard
Hamilton
Luckily for Mary Aston, her thoughts
dlo not dwell upon him, otherwise than as
a pleasant acquaintance, with whom she
could converse upon the scenes and histo-
ries of the : Old World ;" upon its man
ners and customs; its curiosities of art
and literature its distinguished charac-
| ters and a hundred other things, that be
knew how to make interesting She had
good opinion Of his abilities, and she
thought him handsome, too: with his tall.
symmetrical form, finely formed brow, &C
outline nose, and dark, thoughtful eyes
and If her heart had never acknowledged
another shrine of worship, it might have
been in some danger for, Of all the men
she had ever seen, except one, Bernard
came the nearest to her ideal of perfcc-
ton. The image of that one. however.
still held its place in her heart, and no
other could dlsplace it ; although she sell
dom heard from him. and knew nothing
of his present condition or prospects
OF others she cared for less, she fre-
quently heard in her letters from home
some Of her old friends whom she had left
healthy and happy, were now in their
graves others married and among this
number, her cousin, Ellen Wilson, lad
been for a year the wife of Edward Bell.
the rich merchant she Iad so much ad-
mired at the time Of their visit to n And
sue was now dashing to her hearts con-
tent in New York, rs she told Mary in a
letser she had lately received with
Aandsome. adoriDg husband, a fine bouse
splendidiy furnished, plenty of servants.
elegant equippages, satins. veivets, aud
Jewels to compare and as near to happi-
ness as : mortal could ever expect to be
She had. she said, visited Newport, Sara
toga, and most Of the larger cities of the
North and but for the reason that her
husband must sometimes attend to his
business, she would come and see her dear
Mary
Mary's own family, too, were now in
prosperous circumstances. compared with
the past. Her father had continued tenn
perate. and now ezerted himself to render
his family happy; the heavy mortgage
upon his farm, that had Weighed like an
incubus upon his mind for many year. /
was now. by her help, paid off the old
house nicely repaired, and painted new
fences built trees set out. and everything
around them comfortable And Lucy.
too, ber sister next younger than herself.
was now away at a boarding school. pre-
pairing herself to follow in Marys foot
steps; and all these improvements had
been effected BY Mary's energy and per
severance. 1t was for this that she had /!
left her home. and all she held dear, and .
it was for this that she had so unceasing- /
4niioI f.- fLrac inp~, l.. &
strangers. Her humble efforts to better /
the condition Of her family had been sue
cessful and now she began TO long 20 /
have share in their home happiness.
Her present residence was a palace /
when compared to her own home. much as
II had been improved Il had beautiful 1
shaded walks, fine gardens, and pleasant
prospects around it; and Mary. who bad /
an eye 20 the beauties of nature, could 1
not help admiripg. continually, the pro |
fusion of beauty that so mild climate /
and fertile soil showered around her, In
the beautiful flowers, rich fruits, and gold I
en- sunsets and yet, the hot languid /
summers. and pecu2i0r l7zSt5tz1tions of the
South, too ofteu made her long foT her
own rugged rocks, and hills, and invigoTa
ting breezes.
The winter was now wearing away, and
Bernard Hamilton was under the necessi-
ty Of spending most Of his time upon his
plantation, overseeing the preparations for
the spring planting, and arranging his
business, preparatory to leaving, upon
tour Of travel in his own country, the en-
suing summer
They all missed him, it is true. but /
fouad enough to occupy their minds in |
his absence. Mr.. Mason with his own 2
rioGltural operations, his wife with her
visiting. and Mary her teaching, besides 1
occasional visits to the city, to attend
parties, concerts, lectures, &c, In which /
Mary NV frequently joined them.
Among the subjects then for the first |
time awakening the minds Of the Balti |
moreans, was that Of temperance and !
several very distinguished lecturers had
lately visited the city, and became very
popular with its people; and Mr.. Mason. !