The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-03-18

"Betore came, Ellen?' ..-.,..
"Yes." was. the brief reply. 5...r
"Well, shall take better care Of it in the fl-
ture. l am not come tostana between you and
your mother, Ellen. ! wish<@you to love and
honor her memory above all Others. shall
try to make you wiser and happier than ever.
instead of gloomy and sad. a 81
There was slight qufyer about Ellens firm
lips as she turned and left the room. began
to feel encouraged. 81 That evening had fire
made in the parlor, the piano was unlocked,
and took my music from my trunks In the
''gloamingh befose there was any light in the
room, save that cfpshe tremulous fre-light, l
sat down to play. They were all thore-,Jane
at crotchet work in a corner, and the children
seated silently at the fire. f &c. ...
found the piano an excellent instrument
and after playing a variation, which drew sigh
from the depths Of Miss James bosom, and
shout ofdelight from my little Harry, began
to sing 1t was an old, plaintive Scotch song
that chose; something to touch and melt the
heart. -
May and Harry were Standing one on each
side of me, whenI ended, and their glowing
| faces attested then. delight re aaH .f'
like that" said Harry, ~ wish Aunt Jane
wouldn't keep the piano locked, 50 that nobody
can touch it," .uril .... rt-.. ...a
A loud warning cough from his amiable aunt
made him shrink. q, little closer to me- .Do
sing another, pleesep' whispered May, and /
sung Goethe's "Miller and the Brook" that wild,
merry old song: H3.t' fH.
9ts What do say of a murner s"t
That can nlurmer BET
| y'iis the water nymphs that are singing,
Theirroundelays under me- =,
May was in ectacies "0h, will you teach me
toplaya' she askodi ut will make me SO hap
Il py!" v,aiof a't
Il will, certainiyssif you wish it," replied.
Both Ellen and you may take lessons rs soon as
you please to begin, do not wish you to be
confined wholly to arithmetic"
l turned from the piano and sat by the fire,
after having lighted the lamp. May and Harry
were dancing about in the middle of the room,
and even Ellensmiled at their playful rudeness.
Jane, seeing that they took no heed of her
dreamy coughs and sighs, rose and left the room.
| took quick advantage of her absence.
Going to the book case, selected an interest
ing volume, and sat down with it near the lamp
"You have heard of oan Of Arc, have you not,
Ellen?" asked
~ do not remember that Ihaye" she answer
ed WHO was, ,sltes" Id
"Her story is a wonderful one. I will read
it, if you would like to hear it'll answered.
as it traeR' cried Harry, leaving his play
eyes, Harry. 1t happened many years ago,
in France. 1 Shall read it2" ..... ..,..
Harry and May were already eager to here it,
and Ellen looked interested, though she said
nothing. 7 took Harry in my lap, and began to
read the strange, thrilling story. All listened
with the deepest attention.
BY and by Ellen interrupted me, saying
"If you are tired letme read itawhile moth
err" Aa7+ ..' r.. r
u was tired, and gave itrup to her gladly; she
mad called me "mother!'
AT nine, aunt Jane come and called them to
bed. '-'"'i .-Af'' p
"Eo, no, aunty; we'll come as soon as we
find out what become of poor Joan" cried
May-"Shall we stay, mother?" a1
.''Let them stay little longer, said to Miss
Jano. The door closed, and Ellen proceeded
with the story. a.e.. .a..
"Sing US one little song!". said May, when the
story, was ended. complied willingly, and
sung "Let us love one another" When had
finished May sprung up and gave me a good
night kiss. Harry followed her example.
II want one more" said turning to Ellen,
and with grave smile, she kissed me and badc
me good night That night~my pillow was
haunted with happy dreams.
Much of the ensuing week was spent in re-
arranging the rooms in order to- give them a
more cheerful appearance. / took down the
portrait Of the late Mrs Fleming from its garret
corner, and hung it over the mantel in the par
lor.gI .reframed the beautiful landscape, and it
adorneda little room opening from the back
Iparlor which had been used as a spare bed
room, but which converted into miniature
library. l went with the children into the
fields to hunt for early May-fowers, with which
tofill the vases and make the rooms bright and
fragrant. .s..- -
| May took her first music lesson, and was al
ready promising to sing "Let us love one anoth-
Ter" on. Christmas day, at which time her father
would be at home Ellen had SO far descended
from hercold heights Of reserve as to ask me to
learn her crayon drawing, and was astonished
at the artistic talentshe already exhibited. a.,
| One morning, when had been fortnight
with them, lane came to the table in her tray-
cling dress, Wewerc all surprised-I most of
Of ALL for had hoped the happiness Of the chill
dren would win her kindness also; but I was
mistaken. "Where asyou going, auntya' ask
ed May, her blue eyes expanding with astonish-
ment. Miss Jane deigned no answer, but ate
her breakfast in unbroken silence, then, turnin 6
to me- announced her decision. ~ Ntas
ieMis. Fleming you cannot expect me to stay
here content, when | Tsee you daily undoing with
all your might what / have been laboring So
hard toaccomplish. These girls swero growing
up in my care, discreet, sober and reasonable,
I shut out the vanities and follies Of the world
from their knowledge. reared them in pru-
dehcc and soberness,s But Arthur Fleming must
brinea strange wife hereg whcs in two short
weeks could, by her willy softness of manner,
win their foolish young hearts and ali their