Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-08-27
THE CALICO CLOAK.

oSheN WaIJ hHIAI SlIi Ol X OF IL years
as she ran 20 meet group of schoolmates
who were coming towards the school,
house " she cuts the most comical fig
ure you ever saw. Her cloak is made
out of calico, and her shoes are brogans
such as men and boys wear"
Oh yes, I've seen her." replied Lucy
Brooks; she is the new washer woman 5
daughter. l shouldn't have thought Mr.
Brown would have taken her into the
academy; but l suppose he likes the
money that comes thrt t. Oh suds as well
as any. 1t is cleaner OF course"
And the air rang with the loud laugh
OF the girls.
Come, le: us go in ard examine her, -
continued Mary, as they ascended the
steps Of the school house " am think.
ing she will make some fun for u.s."
The girls went into the dressing room,
where they found the new scholar. She
was mild. intelligent looking child, but
very poorly though tidily clad. The girls
went around her, whispering and laugh
ing with each other while she stood
trembling aud blushng in one corner OF
the room. without VrnIuring to raise her
eyes from the floor.
When they entered school. they found
'tie ltltle girl was far in advance Of those
ut her age in her studies, and was placed
i'll classes with thus. two or three years
her senior. This seemed, on the whole,
TO make tn Sc girls who were disposed to
treat her uukiudiy, dislike her the more,
and she. being OF q rctir ingdisposiIion,
through Il cir Influence had no friends,
but vent and returned from school alone
" And SO you really think" said Mary
Lark. as she went up to the little girl II
lew wet Us after she entered school. "thaI
you are going 10 get tie medal ? 1t will
correspond with your cloak -
And she caught hold Of the cape; and
cid it ou: from her. while the girls
around joined in her laugh.
- 'CAIico cloak get the medal |
Brown giving it to her J. said another
glrl as she caught hold cf her arm, and
Perped under the chid's bounet.
The liIlle girl struggled to release her
s"lt, AN !, when she was free, ran home as
fast as she could go.
oh, MOTHER she said. as she entered
Il T mothers humble kitchen, do answer
Uncle Williams letter, aud tell him we
will come to New York to live DONE
like to live in BriIgevilIe. The girls cal
me Calico Cloak and 'Brogans,' and
you don't know mother, how unkindIy
they treat me-
Lizzie. my DEAR said her mother,
you must expect to meet with some who
will treat you unkiudly on account oil
your poverty; but you must not be dis
couraged. Do right, my child, and you
will eventually come OF conquerer.'
Although MIS-. Lee tried to encourage
her child, yet she knew that she had tc
meet with severe trials for one so young
But, mother. they are all unkind Ic
me- replied Lizzie, there isn't one thai
loves me-
And the child buried her face in hel
hands. and sobbed aloud.
In Bridgevile Academy there were a
few selfish, unprincipled giflsF and the
others joined them in teasins74lie little
Calico Cloak as they called her, from
though lessness, and from love1of sport
But they knew not how deeply each spor.
tive word pierced the heart Of the little
stranger, and how many bitter tears she
shed in secret over their unkindness.
Mrs. Lee, learning that the scholars
still continued their unjust treatment to.
wards her child, resolved to accept her
brothers invitation, although he was a
poor man, and become a member Of his
family. hoping that while there, her child
could continue her studies, aud perhaps
through his influence, lead happier life
among her schoolmates: accordingly, al
the end of the term. she left Bridgeville
~Aud removed to New York, Although
Lizzie had been member Of the schoo
but one term, yet she gained the media
and it was worn from the academy be
meath the despised garment.
Weeks, months and years glided away
to the students Of Bridgeville Academ y
and the little Calico Cloak was forgot
ten. Those who were at school with hel
had LETT to enter upon the business o
life.
Twelve years after Mrs. Lee and he,
daughter left town. Mr.. MAYNARD G
young clergyman, came into 8ridgeyille
and was settled as the pastor of the vii,
liage church. 1t was reported at the
sewing circle, the week following his or.
dination. that it was expected that he
would bring his bride into town in few
weeks. There was a great curiosity tc
see her, and, especially after it was re-
ported she was talented young author
sss.
A few weeks after. Mr.. Maynard graft
he'd their curiosity by walking into churcl
with his young wife leaning on his arm