The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-08-07

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treat me" .,-f .,,.....l,. Ia
"Lizzie, ny dear" said the mother
you must e&pect 10 meet With those witt
treat you unkindly 90 account Of your pov
ltrty, but you must not be discouraged
Do right, and you will eventually come Of
conqueror."'' .I,.... r. ire tar..
Although Mrs. Lee tried to rncoutas,
her cliild, yet she knew tha' she had I,
meet with severe trials for one s.
young. ..a..t. .,..Fr.
But, mother, they are all nnkind tc
me; there isn't one that Loves me-" r
And Tie child buried her face in hel
hands and sobbed aloud, u. .-,t
! Ip Bridgeville Academy there were ,
few unprihcipled girls, aud the othclc
tjained them in tcaoipg the little "calict
cloak." as they called her. from thought
lesshess and love of sport. But they
knew not how deeply Zach sportive word
pierced the heart Of the little stranger
and how many bitter tears she had shed ii
secret over their unkihdness n' ''@. .'I,
p Mrs. Lee learning that the scholars
continued tKsir unjust treatment toward
her child, resolved to accept her broth,
er's invitation, although he was a poor
man, aud perhaps through his influence
she might lead a ahappier lfe among hel
schoolmates Accordingly at the end o.
the tenn sle left Bridgeville, aud remov,
ed to New York, Although Lizze Lad
been member Of the school but one term
she had gained the medal, and it was
worn fioin The Academy beneath the des
lpised garment. Weeks, months and
years gIided away to ,Ls s,uieuls Of the
Bridgevile Academy, and the little coal.
leo cloak" WAS forgotten, Those who
were at school with her had left to enter
upon the business oflile, fwslve years
after Mrs Lee left town. Mr.. Maynard
a young clergy yman came in to Bridg4villr
and was settled as pastor Of the village
church. II was reported at the sewing
circle The week following his ordination
that it was expected he would bring his
blide into town in few weeks. There
Was a great curiosity TO see her, aud es'
pecialy afer it was reported she was a
tahnled young auhoress. Soon after,
Mr.. Maynard grati6cd their curiosity by
walking into church with the vile leaning
upon bis arm. She was a lady Of great
intellectual tesuly, and everybody was
deeply interested in the young minister
and his wife. Tie following week the
young ladies flocked to see her, and she
promised tomeel them at TIE uext gather
ing Of the sewing circle, ..,t y...eus.
The day arrived, aud although it wa'
quite stormy, Mrs. Deacon Browns par
lor was filed with smiling faces, The
Deacon's Garage was sent TO the parson
age afer Mrs. Maynard, aud in du,
time it arrived, bringing the lady will
it. Th- shakiog OF hands that followed
her arrival can only be imagined b,
those who have b.en present upon sucl
occasions. yea sa. 1-zi- r'5t
"IIow are youpl a,edwith our villagc?'
asked Ms, Britlou, alter The openin!
exercises v ere over, as she took sea
/ Desl0c MfeI MAYNARD. " f af . "...'
Il like it's appearance much; it ha
improved wonderfully within the las
twelve years" le gme tuH etgr a.-.
."Wers you ever in BridgeSilc bpfore?'
asked another lady, as those ound look
ed somewhat surprised, ltHeafl u. Ha
4 Il was here a few months wheh,r
chili, replied Mrs. Maynard. slea-yH
Their curiosity was excited. rd lg.2
"Have fssSd fretds I,ere?" asked
ihird' sft+rss moments silence. d .edl
Il have not. resided with my moth
Ter. the widow Lee. We lived in alittl
cottage which stood upon the spot now oc
cupied by iaigs slors oil the corner c
I Pine street. POL. ..ic.r...1 .l1aHoJ
"The widow Lee?" repeated Mrs, Brit
tom, j,"I well remember the cottage, but
do lot reoolect the name.
a."I think attended school with you {
the Academy" replied Mrs, Maynart
lyon we're Miss Mary Lark, were 20
not. =" ia t"ha- o,'' .'.l teh.t .I t-'s' .-
"That WIS my name, replied the lady
as a smile passed over ler features
, being recognized. but | am quite reall
ashamed that my memory ba, proved
tecreaDt. y .t's'.' ..ht .'.. siL'
II was known in the Academy as Il
little Calico Cloak'8 Perhaps you ca
remember me by that name."a 'a'Nh
The smiles tuded from the face Of Mr.
Brit,on. and a deep blush overspreado bt
features, which in few moments wei
= seen deepening upon the laces Of othe
: present. There was silence for son
minutes. When Mrs Maynard locke
+, up she found sha had caused cobsidt
\ able disturbance among the ladies of b
4 own age by makeiug herself known. 20
!. "0hl remember very we'll when q
q little Calico Cloak went TO the Aca
' emy." said an old lady, as, she locke
1s over her glasses. '''apd think, il o
d memory serves me right some OF q
" ladies present owe Mrs. May nard an ap
o Iogy." en- ''1 ''.',1 ir-,.,, &c l -s,, ;.
o ~ had no intention whatever, ladies
t; ;Ireplied Mrs. Maynard, 'to ieprove al
/, one present by making myself know
5, but as it may seem 70 some that su'
was my intention, I will add a few word
y Most of the young ladies will rememb
"a Ire little Calico Cloak, ibut no one b
|. the wearer, knew how deeply each unki'
Rlwofd pierced the little heart that beat b
lr neath'it And as / again hear the Q
Academy bell ring, it brings back 10 n
d mind The sorrows Of childhood. But
n M ladv m istake me nv sunnosih1 T che