Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-05
CHAPTER II.

The arrival of new scholar is always a
theme of excitement, but especially would it
be in such school as the one Of which we
have spoken before.
Miss Brendan, or, in other words, Miss
Kate Douglass, had finished her daily routine
of school dutiesr and retired to her own room
for the purpose # reading and spending a
few hours alone. or-iitsi--i-A-a-nfa airll1 !
were Dlaying Url the lawn, when their atten-
tion was attracted by a large travelling car
riage which was coming up the avenue.
f. Miss Brendan had scarcely become inter
ested in her book, when bright eyed little
girl, the pet Of the circle, opened the door,
and exclaimed
sob! Miss Kate, there is travelling car
rage before the door, containing gentleman
and little gil, both .dressedfin deep mourning.
Oh | don't you think she isa new girl? But,
perhaps, her. mother is Dead Poor little
creature. If'she is, you will be mother 10
her won't you, Miss Kate? You are so kind
and good to every one."
One of Rates sweetest slniles wreathed
her face, as she imprinted kiss on the glow
ing check of the little pet, and sent her down
stairs where she soon followed, with her
usual grace and dexterity Of manners.
After the usual preminarics, she consented
to take the little Lucy as one of her pupils.
Mr.. Lee, charmed with Miss Brenlans man
ners, was satisfied that-with her. his little
sister would lind friend, aud be happily sit.
uated in her little circle, and bidding her
good night, he promised to call soon again.
When Mr.. Lee left his sister, he thought
that he had never seen a more. 5ewitching
face, combined with so much dignity Of man
ners, as that presented by Miss Brendan.
She could not have been reared in this place
so far from.the world. Her beauty and grace
alone fit her for higher station in life than
that Of schoolmistress in so secluded spot
as this, thought he to himself.
1t is, pity that one so we'll fitted to grace
the highest ci-cles in society should waste her
charms in such seclusion. The image Of Miss
Brendan could not be elfaced from his mind;
and even, when sleep visited his pillow, her
graceful form still hovered near him. But to
return to little Lucy. When her brother left
1 her, q feeling of her. Loneliness so overcome
her that she could not restrain her tears
Kate, thinking it best to allow her to give
/ full vent 10 her feelings, left her alone for a
few moments, and then returning, with her
usual kindness, told her not to feel lonely, as
she would find a friend in her. and loving
companions in her pupils. She soon became
!. calm, and taking the hand Of her teacher, ac
companed by the pupils, they went to q lake
near the house, where delightful sail in.the
; boat brought smiles to her face again; and,
as if catching the infection Of happiness from
those around her, she soon became one of the
merriest of the party; anu when they re.
turned to hehouse, her eye sparkled.brig ghter,
and her cheeks wore richer hue than they
! had for many months. -
Miss Brendan advised Lucy to rise early in
the morning and take walk, as she thought
the fresh morning air would be beneficial to
her. promising to be her companion; and, in
compliance with her promise she tapped light
tly at the door Of her little charge, and before
J the sun had shed its frstbright rays upon the
earth, they were prepared for their walk
Lucy enjoyed It verymucb, as everything was
) new to her. They had not gone far when
they met Mr.. Lee. Lucy was delighted to sec
her brother, and in compliance W a Miss
Brcndan's polite invitation, he accompanied
them to the cottage and breakfasted with
them. Kate presided at the table with SO
much ease and cordiality of manners, that
l
Lee, and he thought how happy it would make
him to raise her to her true sphere insociety
Mr.. Lee was fearful that the pain of sepa-
ration. would be too much for the feeble state
{ of Lucy'S h<h,- and determined to spend
) several weeks in the village. He became
. therefore, frequent visitor at the cottage
, and accompanied. his sister and Miss Brendar
{ not only in their walks, but in many excur'
y sions on horseback through the blooming
:. country, being every day more .entanglsd i
|. the net spread for him by Cupid. But theil
> happiness could not stay the reality of time
and Mr. Lee soon began to realize that the
time was rapidly approaching when he uus
. return to the city, and not until then was, he
aware that the presence Of Miss Kate was es
sential to bis happiness. .
d One evening he called as usual to see hi
! sister, but finding her prevented from being
:. down stairs from slight indisposition, hi
/. determined to take advantage of the opportu
q .nity 10 open bis heart to Bliss Este. But q