The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-04-25

been hard at work--his pupils were BY no
means backward--they kept him up TO the
mark, and he was only fearful that they
might ask him one question too many and he
hot be ready for them. As the clock struck
Mere WAS a pleased stir. All eyes were
turned in sxpsstatioR There was fiatter-
ing soand at the door, and creature OF ex.
qsisite beauty entered; her rosy lips parted
m . smils % sweet, thar il made her face
vushanfius. She gave 4 half start as she
met the grave, astonishsd, and vet bewilder.
I'd look Of John Arden; then. floating toward
MIN. she extended her hand. with pardon
NE that have mot made yoar acquaintance
before" and with pretty. consequential
air, she took her stand. while the scholars
were all attention.
"Whewp whispered John. under his
breath, /" who has Bessie sent in her place
WE'LL she is glorious"
He watched her with new and strange
emotions as she stacd there; thee beautiful
eyes all a.light with the fire If genius, her
white arm raised-At cloud 81 delicat.
muslin failing away from it so gracefully !
1t was wonderful TO listen to her comments !;
what power there was in every movement Of
the wand she held; haw the difficult pro-
blens lost their stateiiRess, and seemed 10
fall humby before her. as in the presence Of
q conqueror conlessing themselves van.
qnished!
Well, that's our principal" said little
Bristol, coming forward, after the beautiful
queen Of science had left the room, and
taken something more than her smiles and
sunshine with her; "thats Miss Bessie, y
she added. drawing long breath, isn't she
beautiful 7"
That-ihat n-stet,ered john" oh. no
you're--,hat is. YOU must be mistaken--l--
saw Miss Wortlesman when FIRST came
very tail woman with
"0b that's her aunt" cried Emmi
Bristol, impatiently. shes hateful ant
only sees 10 things. though Miss Bessie give
the orders. We do worship Miss Bessie.
believe she's an angel and when get int
her department for good. shall think In
in heaven. should like to be her scholar
a. long as live"
Poor John
"Well, John! back again-glad to SCI
you; what do you think Of teaching, now
Going 10 give il up. suppose !"
oh, no. uncle, lists glorious" STAN
nered John Arden.
"Oh it is. Well. and how is that spin
ster principal; Is there any chance Of ne
delega,ing her duties 10 some one else :"
81 hope not" cried John; "st least
yes-I-den't know. I'm sure"
You did not find her quite old enougl
20 be your mother"
"0h uncle Johns cheek grew REL.
Nor such terrible female as you ex
pccted to meet-be candid :"
"Uncle-she's glorious" said John, spring
ing from his seat. biting his lips; " she
perfection-and IL may as we'll confes
it'll love her-why did YOU send me there
uncles am powerless 10 win such prize
have no money--no trade-no profession
had almost said. no character; but al
sure of my manhood now. Uncle, you sen
me there TO make me q coward before her"
"weli, we'll. well. quite little rhapsody
exclaimed his uncle; but listen, youn
man, in sending yoa there, did bat perforI
promise made 20 her.
a promise you made to her" erie
John by Jerks, ceasing his rapid walks, an
gazing breathlessly al his uncle.
Yes, sir, a promise and I'll tell 20
sbout IL: / procured her that situation
she obtained Il over two score Of applicants
] saw what she was. rare woman, wor
derfgi genius. possessing every requisite n,
cesssry for the care Of such position. 81
is an orphan. In me she has eonfded q
years. have sometimes. spoken 70 her abol
marrying.
IL ever do she said playfully, it sha
be ~ q man Of your selection. Such an ~
know should be willing to love. honor
YES. and sometimes obey
"weIl,i nv nephew. il. did not take N
long 10 read you. A little spoiled, bu
thanks to . gracious Providence, enoug
man IN YOU 10 make something II yet.
found YOU possessed Of noble qnalities.
temper Of great sweetness-ablllties tbs
YOU Yourself knew MT of--and that 70
only needed some motive Of sufficient pow
10 RAISE you 10 YOUR true level. That.
think. YOU have found now 90 to work"
"Ohi uncle and Johns eyes fashe
through tears, - how can thank YOU =
Gu 20 work." was The ,erse reply; 81
shaking his hand with benignant smile. "
Arden left The room.
That night John wrote letter: The nei
d4y he took his departure. The letter vi
sent 20 Miss Brssie hts destination was
Months passed 5y-John Arden was winnin
name j y.Ar--JDhn Arden lad wona cas-
No mainly pAmby.ism about him now
guid.headed cane nursing mOu'iaehe-f
folded, kid glussd hand-John was earnir
q home. Up b. went. sieadily-hls ian
grew brighter and brighter. lie was eosrie'
sdmired. quoted. and finally married.
Yes. 70 Bessie, the beautiful school.teathe
Oh proud and happy man he wa when !
ar, brought her TO the hume his indusii
hsd earned. Then he knew she had love
hun from The first, and as he saw her, pee
les. among the many bright and beautif'
women. he had cause 60 thank God Tor th