The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-02-23
at school with her, had left to enter
upon the business Of life.

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Twelve years after Mrs. Lee left the
town, Mr.. Maynard, a young clergy
man, came into Bridgeyille, and was
settled as pastor OF the village church.
It was reported at the sewing circle,
the week following ordination, that il
was expected he would bring his bride
to town in . week. There vas great
curiosity to see her, especially after it
was reported that she was talented
young authoress. Soon after Mr.. May
nard gratified their curiosity, by walk
ing into church with his young wife
leaning on his arm. She was lady Of
great intellectual beauty, aud every.
body was deeply interested in the young
minister and his wife.
The following week the young ladies'
! hocked to see her, and she promised to
meet them at the next gathering of the
sewing. circle.
i The day arrived, and although il,
was quite stormy, Mrs. Deacon Browns
parlor was filed with smiling faces.
The Deacon's carriage was sent to the
parsonage after Mrs. Maynard, and in
due time it arrived, bringing the lady
within it The shaking Of han!s that
followed her arrival can be imagined by
those only who have been present
upon snch occasions.
How are you pleased with our vii
lnge? asked Mrs. Bri,ton, after the
opening exercises were over, as she
took seat besides Mrs. Maynard.
like its appearance very much; it
has improved wonderfully within the
last twelve years.
Were you ever in DriLscvi:ie before ?
asked another lady as those around
looked somewhat surprised.
l was here few months when 4
child, replied Mrs. Maynard.
Their curiosity was excited.
Have you friends hases asked ,l,i..l
! ,lftcr morrcn.s silence.
have not. I res led with any m other
widow Lee. We lived in Il ait'le
cottage, which stood upon the spot now
occupied by large store house on VIC
corner Of Pine Street.
The Widow Lee ? repeated Mrs.
Britton; | well remember the cottage,
but l don't recollect tile same.
think / attended school with Won at
tho Academy, replied Mrs. Maynard
You we're Mass Mary Lark were you
not?
That was my namc, replied the lady,
As smilo passed over Ter feature, a.
being recognized; am realls quite
ashamed ahot my memory has proved
40 rccreant.
was known in the Academy as tho
little Calico Cloak Perhaps you can
remember me by that nam".
The smile faded from ths face OF
Mrs. Ritton, and a deep blush over
spread her features, which in few
moments was seen deehsing upon the
faces Of others present. There was
silence for some minutes When Mrs.
Maynard looked up she fonna she had
caused considerable disturbance among
the ladies Of her own ago BY making
herself known.
Oh / remember very we'll when the
little Calico Cloak went to tie Aeaac.
my, said an ais lady, ~ sh. looked
over her glasses, and 1 think, il my
memory serves me right, some Of the
. ladies present owe Mrs. Maynard an
apology.
| had no intention, whatever ladies,
replied Mrs. Maynard, 10 reprore any
one present by masking myself known !;
bnt as It may seem 10 some that such
was my intsatiap, l will add a lev
words Most Of the young ladies' will
remember tAat iG,,la Calico Cloak. |
hut no ono but the wearcr know how
deeply each u,.kind word pierced the
little heart beat beneath it.-AsI / again
hear The old Academy bell ring, brings
back to my mind the sorrow Of nv
childhood. lsatlct no lady mistake mr..
by snnposing that cherish any unkinl
feeling toward ary one. I know ,ha,
whatcver the past may have been, you
are my friends. But ladies, let me add
1t yon have chill.cm, teach them les
son from my expression, and treat
kindly the poor and dcspisel. A
calico cloak may cover a heart as warm
With affection, an,! as sensitive with
SORROW, rs one that beats beneath a
velvet covering WAeneycr you meet