The Van Buren press., 1859-08-17

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:. i shall apply for the situation - mus
ed Ella ST. George, as she thoughtfully
laid the newspaper, in which was the above
advertisement upon the table my little
stock of money will soon be exhausted; /
must come to some decision quickly, and
may be fortunate enough to find a good
home" And she fell into painful reveris
and thought of the happy time when she
had no ;are Tor the future, when a kind
father ha'. protected her from every ill, a
kind mother had gazed with pride and af-
fectiOn on her, and her brother had loving
ly twined his fingers in her golden curls.
The tears started to her eyes, as she
thought, Where are they now p From
her little window she could see the white
marble that headed her fathers grave
And she had never beard from her brother
or seen him, since the time, five years be-
fore. when on the eve Of his departure for
Australia. he had cut off one Of the locks
she prized SO much and pictured to her the
future happiness that awaited them when he
should have become rich.
Mrs Allen had Just settled herself in the
library o. her comfortable home, for . quiet
morning having given orders that she should
be denied to all callers, with the exception
of the applicants for the situation of COVER
ness. The servant opened the door, and
ushere'. in tall, graceful girl. apparently
about eiS Shte-n. She looked very beautiful
Is she timidly entered, her auburn hair
hanging in rich profusion, her large blue
eyes, beaning with intelligence, and the
purity o; her complexion enhanced by con-
trast WIN The black habit she wore. Mrs
Allen arose in some surprise, and awaited
the object of her visit.
+" Madam, understand you are in want
of = governess %
"Ah. yes pray be seated. You saw
my advertisement in the paper, l pre-
sumo 90
=" Yes, madam
"Can you teach the usual branches of an
English education, with the addition of
music. Italian and French 90
think l can, madam. / am proficient
in music, and can teach singing, and the
rudimen,s OF French and Italian
'.Ah ! Would you oblige me by singing
and accompanying yourself upon the piano
:olle ?" said Mrs Allen. 1--WE will pro-
ceei to the drawing room. if you please"
and gracefully rising. she led the way.
Ella seated herself at the beautiful instru-
nent, and commenced singing, with great
sweetness. !" The light of other days"
Mrs. Allen said, "You sing sweetly the
song is favorite with me. / think if nv
terms suit you. 1 shall like you very WE'LL
My daughters are of the respective ages of
nine, twelve and fifteen, and the salary
thought Of giving is two hundred dollars a
year"
Ella accepted the situation.
elf you like" resumed Mrs. Allen. "you
can come this evening. You will take your
meals in the nursery. with the children with
the exception of dinner Mr. Allen insists
upon the children coming down to dinner +;
of course you will accompany them"
Ella assented, and taking leave of Mrs.
Allen, promised to come at o'clock in the
evening.
She proceeded to the little cottage. where
she had boarded since her bereavement, and
busted herself the remainder Of the day in
making the necessary arrangements for the
change Of residence. Having completed
these. and finding she still had an hour at
her disposal, she stroiled toward the little