Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-02-10

sank day by day, and was soon obliged to
take her bed.
Poor May went on with the sewing but was
unable to keep the family, and provide her
sick mother with medicine. One thing after
another was powned away, until only few
chairs table, bedstead, and few dishes
were left
Mrs. Culbert wrote to her father, but receive
ing no answer, and being too proud TO write
again, still struggled with their poverty. It
wiz in this condition we found them.
After the fqueraL May was left alone. The
f|young man that came in the evening her
mother died, had been very kind attending to
everything. His name was Harry Cation
While sitting by herself one evening, she heard
knock at the door. She did not rise, butin-
yited her visitor to come in, thinking it was
one of the neighbors. She was surprised
when Mr.. Cation entered the room. lie took
a chair near the small fire, and, during the
conversation, asked what she intended TO do.
q do not know" was the reply; 4" tried
to get teachers situation before mothers
death, but could not"
"Would you be willing to take place as
governess ?"
Yes for it is the only thing that can be
done. Do you know where | could obtain
such a placer"
my sister has been enquiring for one,
will tell her Of yon, and she can call TO see
you.'
81 do not know how to thank you for your
kindness; but God will repay you, i'll cannot"
81 do not need any thanks, and expect to
be abundantly paid in the future"
After Mr. Cation left, May took her bible and
read these consoling passages: 81 will never
leave you comfortless," {" will be father TO
the fatherless."
After retiring, she was soon lost in that
blessed restorer, sleep-when we forget, for u
time, all our trouble.
Mr. Cation went home and spoke to bis sister
about the young girl, in whom she seemed
very much interested. The next day, while
May was putting things in their places, she
was interrupted by Mrs. Dwight who inquired
If Miss gilbert lived there. She introduced
herself, and stated her errand. She told May
there would be four scholars, and the salary
would be four hundred dollars year. May
was overwhelmed with such good Offer
Mrs. Dwight left her, with the promise that
she would come as soon as possible.
I On Monday, She stafaa for her new honq
THE carriage was sent lor her, and she was
soon at the housc A 4ersant met her at the
door, and showed her to her room, which was
large, neatly furnished chamber in tho back part
of the house. When the servant left the room,
she fell upon her knees, and thanked God for
his kindness toward he-.
While unpacking her trunk she was inter-
rupted by u little curly head, who asked if
this was the new teacher "Come here, - said
May, what is your name p
"zuella Dwight" was the answer.
Do you like to study2'
"Sometimes," said the child.
The bell rang for tea just as May put the
small gold pin in her collar. Taking Zuela
by the hand they went to the dining room
together. May was introduced to Mr.. Dwight,
and the children After tea, Mrs. Dwight told
her what she would be required to do She
was asked into tho parlor where the family
| were, Out ueClliitu tue INVITATION.
| There was no trouble in the arrangement of
her classes, for the children had been well
taught. She was obliged to walk an hour
every evening with her scholars aud Mr.. ca
ton often meeting them, would give the teach
or a bow and bright smile, and sometimes he
would go with them.
May soon found that she was liking him too
well, and tried to avoid him. Mrs Dwight
saw that her brother had more than friendly
feeling for her governess; but she was no t dis
pleased, for May had won the affections of all
in the house by her quiet, pleasant manners.
One evening, when the family had gone TO a
small company, May descended TO the parlor
finding no one there, she opened the organ
and played to while away the time; after n
time she poured her whole soul into the mu-
sic, and while singing Shall we know each
other there, she thought of her parents, and
the tears flowed freely. She was so overcome
that she stopped playing, and turned TO go out
of the room, when she saw Mr.. Cation stand
ing behind her He had come in while she
was singing. She had intended to pass from
the paror; but, taking her by the hand and
leading her to the sofa, inquired the cause Of
her tears. There was no reply al first, but at
last she told him lie said May, will you
not let me be to you more than father or
mother? have loved you for a long time.
Will you be my wife r.
! She tried to draw her hand away, but he
held it more firmly. She did not speak. " May,
do you not love me ? If you do, why will you
not say sop'
May replied 81 love you-but will your
sister be willing for me, he- governess, to be
her sister p
81 know she will and if she was not, what
difference would it maker" May placed her
hands in his and said g | am happy. What
have done, Oh, Godl to merit such bappi-
ness?"
Time passed very swiftly and they were sur
prised when Mr.. Dwight and bis family came
in. Harry took the blushing May by the hand,
led her to Mrs Dwight, and said Mary, will
YOU take her for your si5ter7r' Drawing May
10 her, she replied 4" have often wished for
this"
The wedding was TO be in six months, and
they passed rapidly away. May laid aside
mourning on her bridal day, and was dressed
in white. I have not described our heroine
before, but will do so now She is above me 1
dun height, with form fully developed. /.