The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-04-22

"On, other, she SAID as she entered
her mothers humble kitchen, "do an
swer, Uncle Williams letter,a and tell him
we will come to New York to live!
don't like to livein Bridgville. The girls
call me Calico Cloak, and Brogans, you
don't know mother how unkindly they
treat me, ~ - ~ -
"Lizaie, my DEAR" said her mother.
"you must expect TO meet with those who
will treat you unkindly on account OIL
your poverty; but you must not be dis
couraged. Do right my child and you
will eventually come of conqueror.
Although Mrs. Lee tried to encourage
her child, yet she knew that she had to
meet with severe trials for one SO young.
"But, mother, they are all unkind to
me, replied Lizzie; there isn't one that
loves me-
And the child buried her face in her
hands, and sobbed aloud.
In Bridgville Academy there were a
few selfish, unprincipled girls; and the
others joined them in teasing the little
"Calico Cloak" as they called her, from
though.lessness. and from love Of sport.
But they knew not how deeply each spovt-
i've 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 the child, resolved to accept her
brothers. invitation, although he was poor
and become a 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 Bridgeville, and re-
moved to New York. Although Lizzie
had been a member Of the school bu
one term, yet she gained the medal, ant
it was worn from the Academy beneatl
the despised garment.
Weeks, months, and years glided away
and to the students Of the Bridgyill
Academy, the little "Calico Cloak, wa
forgotten. Those who were at schoo
with her had left, to enter upon the busi
ness of life.
Twelve years after Mrs. Lee and he
daug ghter left town, and Mr.. Maynard I
young clergyman, came into Bridgville
and was settled as the pastor Of the vii
lage church. Itwas reported at the sew
ing circle, the week following his ordina
ton, that it was expected that he woul'
bring his bride into town in few weeks
There was great curiosity to see her.
especially after it was reported that sh
was talented young authoress.
Soon after, Mr. Maynard gratifed thei
curiosity by walking into church with hi
young wife leaning on bis arm. She wa
a lady Of great intellectual beauty, ant
everybody (as they always are at first
were deeply interested in the young min
lister and his wife. i3i .4 AP' laa
The following week, the ladies focke'
to see her, and she promised to meet then
at the next gathering Of the sewing.cir
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The day arrived, ,and although it was quit
stormy, Mrs. Deacon Browns parlor wa
filed with smiling faces. The Deacon
carriage was sent to the parsonage afte
Mrs. Maynard. and in time it returne
} bringing the lady with it, The shakin
Of hands at her arrival can only be i'm
agined by those who have been preser
on such occasions. a hefa
"How are you pleased with our village!
asked Mrs. Britton, after the openin
exercises were over; as she took SET
beside Mrs. MAYNARD.
II like its appearance very much;
!; certainly has improved wonderfully will
in the last twelve years." ~ a'It ,sHa'
"Were you ever in Bridgville before?
asked another lady, as those arour
looked somewhat surprised. M s Fii"
"I was here a few months when
l child" replied Mrs. Maynard.
; Their curiosity was excited.
"Have you friends here?" asked
!, third after moments silence.
! II have not. We lived in little &C
tage which stood upon the spot now Q
5 cupied by large store, on the corner
0 Pine street." '-'''