The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-11-05

have you call upon me-"
"Thank you, miss, you're amost obleeg-
in young woman, and they're rather scarce,
find, in these days. They used to tell me
when was young, Handsome is that
handsome does, and your looks don't belle
you Bit"
Madeline blushed crimson at the old la
dy's loud spoken compliment and was glad
she dropped her work,bag just then, so that
in searching for it under the car seat she
might hide her confusion.
Upon their arrival at Lakeside, Made
line helped the old lady out, and saw that
all her baggage was safe, in return for
which she received the most profuse thanks
and hearty smack upon her cheek.
"Now mind" she said, as she drove
away in the old wagon that had been wait
ing for her, "if you are ever near the old
Tilbury farm, in the west part of Lakeside,
you be sure and give me call" ..I
Fortunately, the seminary was in full
view of the depot so that Madeline was
not obliged to inquire the way thither, and
short walk brought her to the door, which
she entered with beating heart. There
were not as many candidates assembled for
examination as she had feared, bnt those
who were there looked exceedingly wise in
her eyes, and she dreaded the time when
she should be called into the next room to
meet the arbiters of her fate. Her turn
came at last, and she entered the room and
took the seat assigned her, the first person
she saw upon looking up was the courteous
gentleman she had met in the cars. The
recognition was mutual, and his friendly
nod quite reassured her, so that with a
clear head and firm voice she could think
upon and answer the questions that were
put to her. She gained confidence as the
examination proceeded and when at last it
was over, and she had not failed in sim
gle answer, she really began to hope that
her journey had not been in vain.
That hope was destined to be realized,
and her heaIt gave great throb of joy
when, half an hour later, her gentlemanly
friend announced to the ladies who were
waiting to learn their fate, that Miss Mad
cline Humphrey of Irvington, was the sue
cessful candidate.
"Miss Humphrey, can you enter immedi-
ately upon your duties? 1t would accom-
modate me very much if you could, for
there has been great accession of pupils
lately, and our teachers have been over
worked"
Yes SIR"
every well will introduce you to the
lady principal, who will show you to your
room. think the seminary may congrat-
ulate itself upon having secured most ex-
cellent teacher.r
Madeline was placed in charge of about
twenty-five young ladies. Her beauty and
grace won them at the outset, and when
they found how gently yet firmly she ruled
them, and how interesting she made even
the most prosy studies, they voted her per-
fectly splendid. She quite enjoyed her new
vocation, although, as the novelty wore off,
and it became somewhat monotonous, a
feeling of inconsistencies now and then crept
over her, especially on Saturday evenings,
when she always thought most of her old
home.
AS the season advanced, however, there
were lectures and social gatherings, to
which Madeline was invited, and being
brought by her position as teacher in the
best society of the place, she enjoyed all
such entertainments with the keen relish of
a novice.
At length, after a most accommodating
snowstorm, which had left the roads in
splendid condition for the purpose, sleigh
ride was proposed, and the expedition rails
ed great deal of enthusiasm in the semi
nary especially among the pupils.
"Won't it be splendid, Miss Humphrey -
exclaimed one of Msdeline's scholars, who
was the first to bring her the news. "The
pupils are going in three large sleighs, and
the teachers in smaller ones, and we are
going to have a grand supper at Hosmer's
Hotel. can hardly wait for next week to
come, for if there is anything in the world
enjoy it is good sleighride."
81 quite agree with you, Emma; a
sleighride is delightfulif If the weather is not
too cold. And now advise you, as an ex-
cellent way of making the intervening time
pass swiftly as well as profitably, TO be as
diligent as possible in your studies."
81 suppose ought but Pm afraid it
will be rather hard work, with those COM
ing sleighbells jingling in my ears all the
time. Rnt l will try Yonr nlan. Miss