Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-14
s1MKINs, DURIsoE d CO., Proprietors.

as possible, and we hurried on deck just as tn
boat was nearing Hudson landing. We imme
diately took q carriage and were taken to til
Rail Road depot. We arrived in the evening a
a place called Edwards, where we staid tina
night and the next morning after breaktas
were taken with due solemnity to Mrs. Staun
TONS, about nine miles distant from Edwards
I carried letter to Mrs. Staunton from my
father, which that lady had not the opportunity
of reading before Judge Lathrop left-as ht
wished to speak with her for q moment-anc
! the interview lasted at least two hours. HI
then sent for Ida; and, after a few minute
more, I was summonsed to the parlour, wher,
l found Mrs. Staunton looking very serious
Judge Lathrop pacing the floor, and Ida in tears
Mrs. Stanton informed me that she had received
funds sufficient for my board, tuition, and con-
tingent expenses, and she was in hopes that
would find many pleasant companions among
her scholars; that my room was No. II, where
my luggage had already been carried, and a;
my place in class that day, Nlargery, the lady'S
maid, could show me the way to my room a:
soon as l wished 1 thanked Mrs. Staunton
babe Judge Lathrop goodbye, the bell was rung
Margery presented herself received some Wis
pered direction from Mrs. Staunton, gave Inc q
look as much as to say "come on" and led the
way to No. II. 1t appeared to me great dis,
tance, for we went up one pair of stairs and
down another, then through a very narrow pas
sage (which opened into passage narrower
still, and we found ourselves at the door of No
l., which my attendant opened. passed into
the room and the next moment the door closed
behind me- No. Il contained six beds, three
dressing cases, three wash stands, and 4. |
should suppose about twenty trunks, mine in
cluded. There were also some few chairs but
| they were all filled with articles Of clothing
so seated myself OH my trunk, and wondered
how should ever find my way to tie drawing
room or any where else. heard the carriage
drive oil with Judge Lathrop and wondered
why Ida did not come. I did not have long to
muse thus, however, for presently heard foot
steps, and tue next moment Mrs. Staunton en-
tered. She came directly to me; asked me
how felt after my jaunt ? had ever been at
boaring school before? what had been study
ing 4? and lastly my age. All these questions
+ I answered to the best of my ability. l then
asked for Ida. She told me Ida had gone to
her room, being much fatigucd and quite over
come from parting with her father" found
by her answer that Ida was not to stay i'll No.
II. felt sorry, for l had a perfect horror Of
strange faces; and had been in hopes that Ida
and myself should stay in the same room Mrs.
Staunton then asked me would l "like to 60
down in the school room 2" and without wait
ing for an answer led the way; followed her
much against my inclination; we passed through
the two narrow passages before mentioned, and
after arriving at the drawing room hall turned
to the right, passed out into a corridor, then
through recitation room into the school room.
1t was a large square room, with an extensive
sky-light, and entirely surrounded by recitation
rooms, being the centre room Of q one story
wing of the main building. and lighted entirely
from the roof which was glass There were no
windows to look ont at, which made the place
appear very dreary at first. In the centre OF the
schGol room there was large drum stove,
heated by furnace in the basement.
As entered all eyes were raised for mo-
mcnt. Mrs. Staunton introduced nc; the girls
rose from their seats with dignity, stood far
moment and then resumed their seats. The
eldest girl, Mary Guy, then came to Inc, shook
me warmly by the hand, and led me to scat.
Mary Guy was splendid looking girl, quite
tall, and very graceful; jet black hair and eyes
to match; a round rosy face; grecian features,
and remarkably small hands and feet. felt
really grateful to her, and almost at case while
seated beside her. There were six other teachers
beside Mrs Staunton-tlrcc gentlemen and
three ladies ;-the gentlemen teachers did not
stay in the school room, only coming at stated
hours to attend to their classes, and leaving di-
rcctly the rectations were finished; the three
Young ladies were assistant teachers, and gene
rally remained with the scholars, during school
hours from nine A. NJ, to three p, ~, with
half an hour recess at twelve, during which
lunch was served in the school room. Wewere
then allowed to walk about the play ground for
q few moments and then resumed our studies
until three, at which hour school closed, to be
re-opcned at nile the next morning. The school
was divided into three classes. was placed in
the second which contained eleven girls beside
myself Ida was not in any class-only study
ing what she pleased, taking lessons in music,
French, and drawing, and seldom entering the
school room so | saw but little OF her, Us our
roomswerc situated in different parts OF the house,
though she generally came down to her meals,
and always passed a kind worl with me when
ever we happened to meet. AS Ida and myself
were brought to school at the same time, and
by the same person, the scholars supposed
knew much more of her past history than
really did; and questioned me accordingly. ~
good many Of the girls were almost, If not quite
as old as Ida, and appeared to feel mortified that
she did not seek their society Before had
been there q week knew that Ida I.athrop was
hated and feared by almost every girl in school.
Many times several Of the girls would speak
very rudely of her in my hearing, thinking prob
ably that would repeat their conversation to
her, blt never did. always felt hurt by their
want of feeling. Some of them would say
"She was the tamest popiniay they had ever
seen" another would remark that "sfc did not
have sense enough to last her all night" Twas
sitting in the drawing room one day, after
school several Of the girls were looking out Of
n window, and one of them remarked "there
goes Billy Iack-a-day"-I sprang to the window
and saw Ida passing down the grove; all the
girls present laughed very loudly, and then
could stand it no longer. Itold them that they
ought to he ashamed of themselves that if Ida
was tame popinjay,' not one Of them dared
to take the least liberty with her, and that she
was good girl-a great deal better than any Of
the,n,-snd too much of o lady to do as they
were doing; and that intended to tell Mrs.
Staunton If I ever heard one Of them say
another disrespectful word Of Ida Lathrop."
had been at school about three weeks when
sister of my Mother, residing only a few miles
from Brook Valley, came to see me. ShNvas
single lady of middle age, and most invete-
rate taller; knew every body, and every body's
business Her name was Rebecca Sanders
though by her Nephews and Neices, generally
called " Auntie Beck" Before say any thing
,,nr, ohout nv Amt and her visit I must uiyn