Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-06-12


the conversation dropped.
Sabbath evening came, and Georg'
spent the parting evening at Mr.. Des'
teile's. Dora was sorry to see him go
as he was all the male friend she seemed
to have in Rose Hill Vale. But wish
ing him q God speed and soon return
she calmly bade him farewell. Before
they parted, however, George prssen-
ted her with the locket which Frank
had SO kindly restored. She accepted
OF it. she said, as q friend. and in re.
turn gave him hers. He left her with
a happy heart, and the next morning
long before the sun gilded the east the
boys left for the "Sunny South"
Nine O'Clock came, and gathered around
Rose Hill College was a group of about
twenty of all ages, size and complex
ions. Mary Ann Furguson. Bess Lakes,
Ellie Bland, Genie Siffon, and Carrie
were grouped together, all talking in
an under tone.
81 think it is time Mademoiselle was
here" said Bess, in mocking tone.
"She will have her hands full" said
Carrie.
al wonder if this accomplished French
lady would correct us for misbehayior, "
said Ellie.
"Hush, girls" said Genie, "she is
coming"
81 don't care" said Mary Ann. At
this the girls formed inte a line, and
as Dora came smiling up. Bess bowed
almost to the ground, saying: "Bou-
jour, Mademoiselle."
"Tres-bien merci," said Dora, pleas
antly. The girls giggled and looked
at each other in surprise. Dora passed
on in the school room and began ar
ranging desks and seats to suit herself.
"Bsss, if 1 could speak as many
French words as you can, I would tor
ment her to DEATH" said Carrie.
"I have studied French" said Bess,
turning up her nose.
At this moment the tinkle OF the bell
called them to their studies, the girls
and boys went in, making as much
racket as possible in so doing. After a
while they came to order, and exercise
began by the first or highest class read
ing. This was composed of the largest
girls and boys. They arose and bowed
very low; they read once around and
then began to laugh. Walking up to
them, Dora said: "Tbis win not do;
what are you laughing at?"
"Nous ne nous vious pas de vous," "
said Bess, solemnly.
"Well, you must quit laughing. and
if possible your foreign language" Z"
said Dora, smiling.
"Oui, Mademoiselle," said Bess.
"Step that, 1 say" repeated Dora,
with such tone of authority that Bess
was content to read simply in the En-
glish language. The girls tried every
way in their power to annoy Dora, but
to no purpose. Before the day was
over Bess left the school, and the other
girls sebered down to a state of quiet.
Night came, and as soon as school was
dismissed, Carrie sought Bess. She
found her at home spinning.
"What did you leave our school for?"
said Carrie.
"Oh, fiddle stick, 1 got tired and run
out of French phrases" said Bess.-
"How did it 90 off any howl" said
she, setting her wheel aside.
80, fine; five Of the boys got whipped
and three girls" said Carrie, laughing.
"I'm going next week." said Bess,
"but 1 amt going to cut up any,
"Why?"
80 because, Dora is too little to be
imposed upon, and besides 1 believe she
will do what's right, and l like that
firm way she has got"
81 don't like her any better than l
used to-" said Carrie, and with few
remarks about the price of Bess's new
dress, she set out for home.
"There is meeting in four weeks at
Rose Hill College," said Mrs. Elmer,
at the supper table.
"Who preaches?" said Sarah.
"Gaston," said she.
"We are all good for that" said Car.
rie.
The week passed off and the schol.
ars had become quite docile. Bess be.
haved very well, and as she was the
leader of mischief, all followed her into
the reformation.
; Four weeks passed off smoothly a
: Rose Hill College. Sabbath came onct
more, and all the neighbors repaired t.
church. The minister had just aros,
; to begin the morning service. wher
Dora made her appearance; but sh,
was not alone; walking by her side wa
a tall, handsome stranger. 1t was he
brother Clinton, who had returned th,
night before. He walked gracefully ul
I. the narrow isle, and as he took his sea
, there was a pair of bright blue eye
raised to his face. They belonged Il
Carrie, who was very much charmed
by the sight of the handsome youth
E As she raised her eyes they met bis
] and she fancied she saw look of admi
j ration in their dark depths, which sen
q crimson blush over her lovely face
: She knew he must be Dora's brother
and cast several kind looks toward her
She longed to become acquainted witt
e him, but could not even hope for an in
b PRODUCTION, having ever treated Dor
so ungraciously. The sermon was un
needed by her. She was busy thinkin
!. bov che had treated Dora and for IN