Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-03-04


secret over their unkindness.
Mrs. Lee learning that the scholars con-
tinued their un ust treatment towards her
child, resolved to accept her brothers in
vitation, although he was poor man, in
hopes that through bis influence Lizzie
might perhaps lead happier life among
new schoo!mates. Accordingly. at the end
Of the term she left Bsilgevi,.e, and re.
novel to New York.
Although Lizzie had been member OF
the school but one term, she bad gained
the medal, and it was worn from the Aca-
denny beneath the despised garments.
Weeks, months and years glidcd away
10 the students Of the Bird dseyilc Acnde.
my, and the little "Ca!ico Cloak" was for
COTTON. Those who had been at school
with her, had lci, to enter upon the bust
ness of life.
Twelve years after Mrs. Lee lcr, the
town, Mr. Maynard, young clergyman,
came into Drijgcvi|!e. and was settled US
pastor Of TIE village church. J, was re-
ported at the sewing circle, the week fol.
lowing ordination, that it was expected
he would bring his bride into town III a
few weeks. There was great curiosity to
see her, especially after i, was REPORTED
that she was talented young aulhorcss.
Soon after Ir. Maynard grartiod their
curiosity bY walking into chArcn with is
young wife leaning on his arm. She was
lady Of great intellectual beauty, and
every body was deeply interested in the
young minister and his wife.
The following week the young ladies
hocked to see her, and she prom ised TO
meet them at the next gathering of the
sewing circle
The day arrived, and although it was
quite stormy, Mrs. Deacon Browns parlor
was filed with smiling faces. The dea,cr's
carriage was sen, to the par. ou@@e after
Mrs. Maynard, ana IN due ,mc it arrived
bringing the lady within it. The shaking
OF hands can be imagined by those only
who have been present upon such occa.
si0rs.
How are You pleased viii. our vllage,'
asked Mrs. Bri,ton, after tho Opening cx-
ercises were over, as she took G seat be.
side Mrs. Maynard.
Il like its appearance much il has i'm
proved wonderfully within the las. twelve
years.
"W'ere you ever in Brilgevil,e before p
asked another lady, as those a.ounk look
ed somewhat surprised.
Il was here few months when chiid,"
replied Mrs. Maynard
Their curiosity was excited. "ITave
you friends here % asked third, after
moments silence
Il have mol, resided with my mother,
widow Lee. We lived in little cottage,
which stood upon the spot now occupied
by large storehouse, on the corner Of
Pine street.
The widow Lee?' repeated Mrs. Brit.
ton; II we'll remember the cottage, but |
don't recollcct the name"
Il think attended schoo! with you at
Academy replied Mrs. Maynard. "Yon
were Miss Mary Lark-were you not?
THAT was my name," replied tho lady,
as smile passed over her features at
being recognized, ''bu, am really aslam
ed that my memory has proved so rccrcant
Il was known in the Academy as the
'litt'e Calico C'cakr T. Perhaps you can
remember me By that name.''
The smile faded from the face Of Nrs.
Beitton, and deep blush oyerspread her
features, which, in few moments was
seen deepening upon the faces Of others
present. There was silence for some min
utes. When Mrs. Maynard looked Up
she found tha, she had caused consilc ra.
bic disturbance among the ladies of her
cwn age by making herself known.
"Oh, | remember very well when the
little calico Cloak went to the Academy
said an old lady, as she looked over her
glasses, 'and l think, if my memory
serves me- right, some Of the ladies prescu.
Owe Mr.. Maynard an apology"
81 had 30 intention whatever, ladies
replied Mrs Maynard, TO reprove any one
present by making myself known; but rs
it may seem to some that such was my in.
tent,on, | will add few words. Most of
the young ladies will rene Der the little
"Calioo Cloak but no one but the wearer
knew how deeply each unkind word pierre
ed the little heart that beat beneath it. As
I again hear the old Academy bell ring, i:
brings back to my mind the sorrow of my