The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-16

cheeks, aud the pearly white teeth crush
ed cruelty down upon the crimson of her
lips. @ @
''Miss Hawkes., can you tell me who
whispered moment since!'
/ "Yes, Sir" The white ids were, open
ed, and the clear eyes fixed upon his
own a-s@4 ,dt
"Who 2"
81 SIR"
g "Willyo oblige me by stepping this
way momentg' He led the way into
the floor.
Ia S.Yes,.. sir certainly" She followed
Lin promptly, pausing besids the desk,
and resting one hand prettily upon the
top. sle ..ae 9
Il suppose you listened to my rule
this morning?" @ a b
Ioa Eyes, sir" laa s Is aaaf ea
'You understood it too, doubtless9"
"fes, sir, perfectly" yaa
Understanding it perfectly then, you
have been pleased to break it Can you
name my duty 9"
at dos not admit Of question:
Ferule me, sir" She commenced draw
ing slender gold ring from her left hand.
"This hand.' she asked, suddenly look
ing up into his face.
I'VE have plenty of time, Miss Hawkes.,
do not hurry nae" he said, eyading her
question. Il have something to say to
YOU"
She leaned her elbow upon the desk,
and her burning face upon her hand
Il shall be happy to listen to you, she
said. .r5..a
81 will not trouble you but moment,
only to say that | regret lore than am
able to express, that schoIor whom |
have endeavored to treat with uniform
courtesy and respect, and in whose ad-
yancement [ had felt a lively interest,
should by.so glazing misdemeanor such
an utter contempt of my wishes, avow
her disregard for me as teacher and a
friend. Such a display is unpleasant.
enough if mere child wilfully breaks
the rule of a school. but when instead .
young gentleman or lady so far forgets
him or herself it is intensely painful
l do assure yon that | deeply regret
this
Anna bowed gracefully as Mr.. Stone
ceased speaking. Again her white teeth
were denied INTO her lips, while the brown
lashes trembled close upon the deep, burn
ing red Of her cheeks.
:. our hand if you please" said the
teacher. IS 81
The little white hand was reached forth
as fit was to receive a caress instead of
a blow. As it lay SO trustngly and ten
DERBY upon the broad palm OF the teacher,
heinwardly cursed bis stars. He called
himself a brute, a tyrant, q monster
He had a mind to get down upon his
knees and pray for big,mopthed earth
quake to come and swallow him; for a
sudden flash of lightning (in the winter
tme) to melt him into nonentity; for a
whirlwind to sweep him with lis rapid
rushing wings from off the face Of the
earth. Strike that little dimpled hand
with cruel two inch rule. He had
rather cover, aye, blister it with kisses,
instead. 1t trembled W til his grasp, and
about the mouth Of the owner little
white line was standing the reduess OF
her lips. Every moment, he thought he
would kneel before her aud ask her to
give the pale prisoner entirely t. him. 1t
would be h S hand then, and no one
could blame him for not wishing to in
Jure his own property. A thought stu k
him. He might strike bis owa hand in
stead of Annals. He could shield her
and take the blow himself. The idea was
rare one. He was in a mood for crack
ing every knuckle he owned. He raised
bis raler. Auna raised her eyes to his
face His fxel. determined expression
startled Der. She could bear his blow
without shrinking, wiz out starting, she
thought, but, 0, she wound nate him, hate
him, so long as she lived !. As the tho't
flashed through her mind, q gay, dashing
looking sleigh, drawn by pair of fine
horses, came rapidly up to the school
house door.
Lucky, lucky, Mr.. Stone, the rnler fell
harmlessly upon the fair rosy palm of An
ma, as be turned his eyes toward the win
dow and said:
"The Committee. Miss Hawkes.. You
can take your seat now but remain after
school tonight. Even for this Interrupt
ton should not feel willing in letting the
affair pass"
The last committee man upon the earth
| 7 would care to seel thought Mr.. Stone
TO hinseIf, as he bowed low before the