The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-08-12

the students OF the 'Briuseviile Acade'hy,
and "Cslico Cloak"was forgotten. Those
who were at school with her had lettto en-
ter upon the business OF lile. ~ -,
Twelve years after Mrs. Lee and her
daughter left town. Mr.. Maynard. a
young clergyman. came into BridgeyIlle
and was settled as the pastor of the village
church. II was reported at the sewing
circle the week following his ordination,
that IL was expected tina. he would bring
his bride into town in fewweeks. There
was great curiosity 10 see her. and espe-
cially as it was reported ,l'ut she was a ta-
Tented young authoress. - 49,. -
Soon after Mr.. Maynard gratihed their
curiosity BY walking into church with his
young wife leaning on his arm. She was
a lady of great intellectual beauty. and eve-
rybody las they always are at hrst) was
deeply interested in the young minister. and
his wife. a s.@o r. e.>.e@s rH E"@ ~.
The following week the ladies' tiocked to
see her, and she promised to meet them at
the next gathering Of the sewing circle.
The day arrived, and although II was
quite stormy, Mrs. Deacon Browns parlor
was filed with smiling faces. The dea.
cons carriage was sent To the parsonage at
ter Mrs. MAYNARD, and in due time arrive ,
bringing the lady with it. The shaking Of
hands that followed her arrival can be only
imagined BY those who have been present
on such occasions. *a.a @.@ H..
"How are you pleased with our villase:"
asked Mrs. Britton after the opening exer-
cises were over. as she took seat beside
Mrs. MAYNARD.
like rs appearance very much. IL GER
tainly has impiosed wonderfully within the
last twelve years. .s..**.' -. .
Were you ever in Bridgeville befores''
asked another lady. as those around looked
some what surprised
:" | was here few months when child =
said Mrs. Maynard.
Their curiosity was excited.
/" Have you friends here:" asked a third,
after moments silence.
!. :" have not. | resi,iet! with my mother,
the widow Lee. We lived IN a little cot
tage which stood upon the spot now occu-
pied BY y large store, on the corner OF Pine
street" ....4 4...... 49, -..-.-.--
The widow Lee :" repeated Mrs. Brit
ton. 81 well remember the cottage, but
do not recolect The name
81 think | attended school at The Aca-
deny with you," replied Mrs. Maynard,
you were Miss Mary Lark, were you
nut!" .....
That was my name," replied the lady.
as smile passed aser her features at be-
ing recognized; "but am really quite
ashamed that my memory has proved Q"
recreant."
al was known in the Academy, as the
little Calico Cloak. Perhaps you can re-
member me by that name"
The smile faded iron Mrs. Britton's face
and a deep blush oserspread her features,
which in a very Few moments was seen
deepening upon The faces Of others pres
ent.
There was a silence for some minutes
when Mrs. Maynard looked up. and found
she had caused considerable disturbance
among the ladies' Of her own age BY making
herself knnwn.
"oh, I remember very we'll when the
little Calico Cloak went to the Academy"
said aud old lady as she looked over 6er
glasses, ''and think, II nv memory serves
me right, some vi the ladies' present will
owe Mrs. Maynard an apology"
81 hal no intention whatever. ladies'
replied Mrs. Maynard, ito reprove any
one present by making myself known but
A, il may appear 10 some that such was my
intention, / will add few words" Most
ofithe young ladies' present will remember
the little Calico Cloak but no one but the
wearer knows how deeply each unkind
word pierced the little heart that beat be-
meath il. And as again hear the old AGA.
deny bell ring, ii brings back to my mind
sorrows Of childhood. But LET no lady mis-.
take me, BY supposing that l cherish 40
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