The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-05-17

lnaI ne must leave ner, InaL ne was ROlrI
meet her dear mother; and. taking
hand Of his almost frantic child, he be
her not to mourn his loss.
Think, dear Lulu, of the happiness
IS in store for me, and although it is harI -
cave you thus, without friend or prote
you. who have always been my only life
10y, yet l rejoice to leave this troubles
world !" and overcome by talking, Mr..
on sank on his pillow, exhausted.
He fingered few hours longer, and
a little refreshed, he blessed
sweet Lulu and consigned her to the car
All-wise God, beseeching her to meet
parents above, and then expired with
words " God bless ou," on his lips.
This was heartrending trial for Lulu,
we will not attempt to describe the m
wearisome days that followed The n
of Mr.. Ashton's property had been cons
ed in the flames. and his daughter left dep #
lent mostly on her own exertions. Fl
weeks had passed since the death of
hther, and she resolved to be governd
Is she did not wish to prove a burden to
loor family she was staying with, althot
hey would willingly have had her made Ii
puse her home. Hearing of an advanta
&s situation for governess, she appliI
I'D after receiving satisfactory answers,
rhde preparations for her departure to "
gkia, where she shortly arrived, after pie
at journey.
She found Mrs. Barlowe a very agrees
man, and she soon introduced her TO l.
Children, whom she was hereafter TO consi
asher pupils. Orlando, the eldest, wa
pleasant looking boy of twelve ; Harry
tehvery geod natured, but mischievoj
Fahy, curly headed girl of eight, next
pea aed but was very bashful.
q And we have one little wild girl, VIII
we call Kate," said Mrs. Barlowe. al
afrad she will trouble you great deal.
Ihe youngest, little boy of three yea
whdhad Just commenced learning to re
com lleted the interesting family. L
mad herself yer, much at home with NJ
BarBwe and the children. Very soon r.
singing voice was heard il the hall, an
little girl bounded into the room, about
yearIo age, and the very emblem of low
ness She had black, glossy hair, WIFI
hung in beautiful ringlets ey IS of midnia
dark less, but which were, at times, fiji
with mirth, and then would beam with loI
and t,nderness. She stood looking at LulI
when Mrs. Barlowe said.
Hattie, can't you speak to Miss Ashtod
She il your new teacher"
80 ! l am so glad" said the joyous gil
clapphg her hands, and, running to Lull
clasped her arms around her neck, sayinj
"Oh know shall love YOU"
Lulu's affections were centered on Katt
who was ever after her pet and favorit
and very easy TO govern. In the evenir
Lulu was introduced to very handson
gentleman whose name was Frank Newtq|
and whom she afterwards ascertained TO
Mrs. Barlowe's brother, and as she wa]
widow she desired her brother to makeI
his home at her house in order 10 superb
tend affairs.
Frank Newton was struck with the lovel
ness of Lulu, and thought her TO be vel
amiable young lady. Mrs. Bsrlowe wot
not permit the young teacher to commer
her new duties under three days, as she ST
the death of her father and fatigue of
journey had made her look pale and sit k
So Lulu passed the time very agreeable +
taking rides and walks, accompanied
Frank Newton and Mrs. Barlowe. in q
succeeding week Lulu commenced her schtI
and succeeded admirably, as the childrI
had been well brought up and consequent
gave her but little trouble.
Mrs. Barlowe would not permit her
teach after two o'clock, so the remainder
the day she spent in reading, or some,hi
which proved profitable either to herself
others. M
Lulu had DOW been with Mrs. Barloj
six months, and had regained her form|
beauty and cheerfulness, One pleasant su 4
mer afternoon she took a book and went in]
the arbor to read, but she could not devd
her mind to it. She had rejected two pH
posals Of marriage, which any girl would
proud to boast Of because she could not \
ciproc te their affection. She wished to md
ry for love, and not for money. True, 81
did love one person with strong attachmed
but he cared nothing for her, so she though
That person was Frank Newton. In hi
she saw very good trait of character Will
marks the gentleman. AS she sat thei
thus meditating, Frank Newton walked inl
the arbor and seated himself by her side, sa,
ing,
Lulu, have visited you here, this afte
noon, on very important business that whit
concerns my future happiness and welfare
Lulu not understanding him, exclaimed,
Why, Mr.. Newton, what have done
" Miss Ashton" replied Frank, +" C;
you not comprehend my meaning, or do y(
not wish to?'
" Mr.. Newton" said Lulu, "please e
plain yourself, for l really donot comprehei
your meaning"
But Frank Newton was not long in reves
ing to Lulu the great secret of his hear
but as we do not tell tales out OF school, '
will leave the conversation which followed
the imagination Of the reader. Suffice it
say that they were met soon afterwards
Mrs. Barlowe, who came TO invite them
tea.
At one glance Mrs. Barlowe read a yd
ume. Frank soon introduced Lniu to Nj
Barlowe as her future sister, who kissed tlI