Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-29

NV.',"u0u VhVll uNJuSJ treatment towards her
child, resolved to accept her brothers invita-
ton, although he was a poor man, and be-
come member OF his family, hoping that,
while there, her child could continue her
studies and perhaps, through his influence,
lead happier life among her schoolmates.
Accordingly, at the end of the term, she left
Brldgeville and removed to New York. AL
though Lizzie had been a member of the
school but one term, yet she gained the medal,
and it was worn from the academy beneath
the despised garment
Weeks, months and years glided away to
the students of the Bridgevile Academy and
the little Calico Cloak was forgotten
Those who were at school with her had left
to enter upon the business of life.
Twelve years after Mrs. Lee and her
daugher left town, a Mr.. Maynard, young
clergyman came into Bridgeville, and was
settled as the pastor of the village church.
1t was reported at the sewing circle, the week
following his ordination, that it was expected
that he would bring his bride into town in
few weeks. There was a great curiosity to
see her, and especially, after it was reported
she was talented young authoress.
A few weeks after, Mr. Maynard gratifed
their curiosity by walking into church with
his young wife leaning on his arm She was
a lady of great intellectual beauty, and every
body (as they always are at frst,) was deep
ly interested in the young minister and his
wife.
The following week the ladies' hocked to
see her, and she promised to meet with them
l,o vt tbnrt of
The day arrived, aud, although it was
stormy, Mrs. Deacon Browns parlor was
! filled with smiling faces The deacons car
riagc was sent to the parsonage after Mrs
/ Maynard, and, in due time, it arrived, bring
/ ing the lady with it. The shaking of hands
that followed her arrival can only be mag
/ ined by those who have been present on such
an occasion
How are you pleased with our village 2"
asked a Mrs Brtton, after the opening ex-
cises were over as she teok seat beside
Mrs. Maynard
" like its appearance very much, it certain
4 Iy has improved wonderfully within the last
twelve years"
"Were you ever in Bridgevile before ?'
asked another lady, as those around looked
I somewhat surprised.
was here few months, when child" I"
replied Mrs. Maynard.
Their curiosity was excited.
Have you friends here ~ asked third,
after moments silence
have not / resided with my mother,
the widow Lee. We lived in cottage which
stood upon a spot now occupied by a large
store, on the corner of Pine street"
The widow Lee ?" repeated Mrs. Brit
ton well remember the cottage, but |
do not recollect the name"
" think | attended school with you at
the academy replied Mrs. Maynard "you
were Miss Mary Lark, were you not ~
That was my name," replied the lady, as
smile passed over her features at being
recognized; but | was really quite ashamed
that my memory has proved so recreant."
was known in the academy as the little
Calico Cloak Perhaps you can remember
me by that name"
The smile faded from Mrs Brittons face,
and deep blush overspread her features,
which in few moments after was seen deep
enng upon the faces of others present
There was a silence for some moments
when Mrs. Maynard looked up, she found she
had caused considerable disturbance among
the ladies of her own age, by making herself
known.
"Oh | remember very we'll when the lit
tie Calico Cloak went to the academy,
said an old lady as she looked up over her
glasses, and | think, if my memory serve:
me right, some of the ladies present will owe
Mrs. Maynard an apology"
:" had no intention whatever, ladies'" re
piled Mrs. Maynard, to reprove any one
present by making myself known but as il
may seem to some that such was my intention
| will add few words Most of the younger
ladies present will remember the little Calico
Cloak !. but no one but the wearer knows
how deeply each unkind word pierced tn,
little heart that beat beneath it And, as
again hear the old academy bell ring, it bring
back fresh to my mind the sorrows of my
childhood But let no lady mistake me, by
supposing | cherish an unknd feeling towards
any one | know that, whatever the pas
may have been, you are now my friends. Blu
ladies', if you have children, learn lessor
from my experience, and teach them to trea
kindly the poor and despised. A calico cloal
may cover heart as warm with affection
and as sensitive to sorrow, as one that beat
beneath a velvet covering. Whenever yo
meet child that shows disposition to des
, pise the poor, tell it the story of the 'caic
cloak : it will carry its own moral with it,"
"That is the shorest, but the best sermo
/ ever heard,' said the old lady, again, as sh
put her handkerchief under her glasses
land do not believe its moral effect will b
lost upon any of us"
> The old lady was right. The story wen
) from one to another, until it found its wa