The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-08-29

perhaps through MS lnnuonce Bnc might
lead happier lifo than among her school.
mates. Accordingly,at the end of the term
sho left Bridgevile, and removed to New
York. Although Lizzie had been member
of tho school but ono term, sho had gained
the medal, it was worn from the Academy
beneath the despisod garments. Weeks,
months and years glided away to the stu.
dents of the Bridgevilo Academy, and tbs
little "calioo cloak was forgotten Those
who were at school with hor had left to
enter upon tho business of life Twelve
years after Mrs. Lee loft town, a Mr.. May
nard, young clergyman, came in to Bridge.
vile, and was settled as pastor of the village
church. 1t was reported at tho sewing cir.
Gle tho week following his ordination, that
it was expected ho would bring his bride
into town in Few weeks. There was
great curiosity to SEQ her, and especially
after it was reported she was a talented
young authoress. Soon after, Mr.. Maynard
gratitied their curiosity by walking into
church with tho young wifo leaning upon
his arm. She was lady OF great intellect
ual beauty, ard everybody was deoply in.
terested in the young minister and bis wife.
The following week the young ladies tiocked
to soc her, and she promised to meet them
at the next gathering Of tho sewing circle.
The day arrived. and, although IL was
quite stormy, Mrs Deacon Browns parlor
was filled with smiling faces. The Deacon's
carriage was sent to the parsonage aftor
Mrs. Maynard, aud in due time it arrived,
bringing tho lady with it. Tho shaking of
hands that followed hor arrival eau only be-
Imagined by those who have been present
upon such occasions.
"How are you pleased with our village y
asked Mrs. Britton, after the opening ex-
ercisus wore over, as she took a seat beside
Mrs. Maynard.
Il like its appearance much; it has i'm.
proved wonderfully within the last twelve
years"
Were you ever in Bridgeville before 2"
asked another lady, as those around locke d
! somewhat surprised.
IL was here few months when q child,
replied Mrs. Maynard.
Their curiosity was excited.
Have you friends here :" asked third,
after a moments silence.
IL have not. l resided with my mother,
the widow Lee. We lived in little cottage
which stood upon the spot now occupied by
u large store, on tho corner Of Pine street"
"rne widow Lee 2" repeated Mrs. Britton ;
ii well remombet the cottage, but do not
roc0llect the name.
Il think attended school with you at the
Academy" replied Mrs. Maynard; "vou
! were Miss Mary Lark, were you not ?"
"Tnat was my name" replied the lady, as
smile passed over her features at being
recognized; but am quite really ashamed
that my memory has proved so recroant."
81 was known in the academy as the little
Calico Cloak Perhaps YOU cau remom-
Der the by that name"
Ths smile faded from tho face Of Mrs.
Brtton, aud a deep blush overspread her
features, which in a few moments were soen
deepening upon the facos of others present.
| There was silence for some minutes. When
Mrs. Maynard looked up sho found she had
caused considerable disturbance among the
ladies Of her own age by making herself
known.
"Oh remember very we'll when the
little Calico Cloak went to tho Academy"
said an old lady, as she looked over glasses.
'and think, if my memory serves me right,
somo of tho ladies present owe Mrs. May.
nard an apology"
II had no intention whatever, ladies" re-
piled Mrs Maynard, "to reprove any ono
present by making myself known; but, as
it may seom to somo that such was my in.
tho young ladies will remember tho little
] Calico Cloak, but no ono but tho wearor
knew how deeply each unkind word pierced
| the little heart that beat beneath it. And,
as again hear the old Academy bell ring,
it brings back to my mind the SORROWS of
| childhood. But lot no lady mistake me- by
supposing cherish an unkind feeling to.
ward any one. know shat, whatever tho
| hav n N "a INV FriaDHa
But, ladies, let me add, if you havo children,
loarn them lesson from my experience,
and treat kindly the poor and depised. A
calico cloak may cover heart as warm with
affection, and as sensitive with sorrow, as
one that beats beneath n velvet covering,
Wherever you meet child who shows a
disposition to despise the poor, tell the
story of the Calico Cloak il will carry its
own moral with it,"
"That ia the shortest but tho bost sermon
| ever hoard," said tho old lady, again, as
she put her handkerchief under her glasses.
"and don't believe it will be lost by any of
u.s."
The old lady was right. The story wont
from one to another until il found its way
into the Academy. At that very time a
littlo boy was attending school there, whose
mother was struggling with her needle to
give him an education. The boys often
made sport of his patched knees and elbows
and he would run home to his mother. But
when the calico Cloak" reached the schol-
ars, the little boys, for he was naturally a
noble hearted child, became very kind to
Little Patchey."
When Mrs Maynard heard the story Of
Little Patchey," she felt that she was well
repaid for all she had suffered in her child.
hood.
Nouy napo rfvoaof