St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-05-10
" He is below himself who is not


said this, but Blanche interpreted it,
and she quickly added" 1t is not
mine.'
Her conscicntionsness made him cs-
. tccm her more, and there was a re-
; spectful defereucc in his tone and
manner, when he said, Were you
ever placed in circumstances where
it was your duty to feel thus, Miss
Adams ?"
" Yes sir, and it was very hard for
me to conquer rebellious feelings, but
| derived more happiness from it than
ever experienced beforc.'
There was a glow of earnestncss
upon the young girls face, and Mil
ford could not resist saying, "You
would do this again, if duty required
it."
" Yes with Gods hclp!' Her re-
ply was rcvcrcnt, for a new desire to
lire the commandments of our Saviour,
had gained place in her heart.
That is wise consideration, Miss
Adams, for even the tiny flower at our
feet could not open its blue eye to the
sun without His help. Human strength
can avail nothing in conflict with
temptation, and am convinced that
it is impossible to perform good deed
from right motive q mean the glo-
ry of God, without the aid and guild
ance of the Holy Spirit"
The lady bowed her head in mute
assent, for the dccp-toned piety which
breathcd with his words, made the
character of Jesus appear more beau
titul 10 her than ever.
1t IS possible, then, that man can
be moulded into His image, she
thought, and with this suggestion
: came a new peace to her soul. When
Blanche looked up, tears were shining
in her eyes. The young man seemed
to read what was passing in her mind,
for he drew near, and touched her
hand respectfully, saying, in low
earnest voice, 1--WE will both strive
for the crown of Life which fadeth not
away
"Ycs.
The reply brought radiant smile
an adicu he turned away.
Margaret Warmers conscience was
not wholly dcadcncd. Sulutary cf
: fccts resulted from her exposure It
: Milford Stanton, and every hour in
creased her remOrsc. | cannot car
, ry this heavy load any longer, will
confess 10 Blanche, and if she casts
> ~ f,ra,,,, 70, tl,np
, deserve
Her determination was final, and
the afternoon of the day following the
picnic, found Maggie at DR.. Martins
door The two girls met alone, and
as if fearing that delay might weaken
her resolutions, the guilty girl imme-
diatcly handed the ring to Blanche
saying. with forced calmncss, Take
. this,-it is yours,-I caused the cake
: to fall upon the ground SO could place
, my own piece in its stead" Maggie 5
: voice shook, but she went on rapidly
J; while her checks flushed, and large
: tears gathered in her eyes, Il an
very wicked! You can never for
, give me. | could not carry this upon
, my heart any longer. Why didn't
. you get angry with me because
, spoiled your beautiful plume ? 1t was
a shame knew it all the time, but
| would not say so. If had, perhaps
this great temptation would never
have bcfailen me. "Oh, am misera
ble!" The penitent girl burst into tears
r forgive you freely, dear Maggie
Do not grevc any longer" and Blanche
/ embraced her, with all the warmth
| and tenderness of former times. 1--WE
, will bury this forever" she continued
/ ! did feel angry about the plume
t and it was hard for me to conquer bit
, ter feelings, but it has made me hap
: pier aud better, | trust. Oh, believe
: me, it is very sweet to forgive"
, \ softened light bcamcd from Mag
+ gc's eyes now, and her manner was
5 touchingly humble, while she place.
t the ring upon her friends hand, say
T. ing, wear this always, and try to for
k get my wicked act. Where is tn,
!. plume" When it was produced he
e tears burst forth anew. 1t is use
t, less 20 You; may keep it Blanche
= | would not ask this of you, but pei
c haps the possession of it will max
G me humble
d 1--WE will call it peace-oflcring,
e and Blanche gave up the disiigure,
II ornament with sweet smile.
y Milford Stanton never sought Mag
l. gics society again. She knew why
/, and the bitter upJraidings of con
Y science were not slow in assuring he
/, that the friendship Of such man wa
/, no light treasure.
e. Six more weeks must clapse bcfor
% the appointed time for their return t
2 the city would arrive. 1t seemed
?, great while to wait. Woodville ha
r, lost its charms for her, and with som
10 difficulty she succeeded in gainin
N Blanchc's consent to let her rctur
G, home alone, and she departed. A fc'
Ic days after this event the young stl
m dent called at Dr. Martins. BIancl
1t wondered why he became so sileI
T. when she reverted to her friend, all
Of it was Il mystery to her how this su,
n. den dislike was occasioned, but tn
IS subject soon died away from her minC
u Milford became a frequent visitor a
IN Dr. Martins and the young people
Of acquaintance ripcned into a GROWN.
y friendship, for there was much col
" gcniality between the two. Blanch
IN seldom mentioned his name, but a W.
1t vcring blush would mount up he
Of cheeks.
le Time rolled on, and one evening tn
20 student called to bid her goodbye, fo
n his vacation was nearly closed The
stood together beneath the win,