Middletown transcript., 1874-08-29

l could have borne it; but, somehow, It
Just broke ny heart to have you all turn
against lue.
After this she gained rapidly. and one
6ne morning the doctor said she might
join the girls iu the drawing room for an
hour before tsa There had been u vast
deal Of whispering and hurrying to and
fro Of late, among the girls. Of which Fan
ME had been totally unconscious in the
quie, secluson Of her room
AT the appointed time Madam herself
came to assist her. aud, leaning upon her
strong arm. the young girl walked feebly
through tho long hall, and down the
stairs
My de:f, the girls have planned lit
tic surprise for you. TO make the hour as
pleasant Il possible
She opened the door, seated Fannie III
an easy shair. and the girls came gliding
in, with smiling faces, singing u beautiful
song of welcome At its close, Belle Bur
nett apprnac ched and placed beautiful
wreath of Hhwcrs upon her head saying /;
:. Dear Fannie, We crown you queen to-
day. knowing well how far above us all
you arc in Ills -ght Who looke,h upon
the heart instead of the outward appear
ance You have taught us lesson We
shall never forget, aud we beg you to nc
cept token of sincere love and repen-
tance for our treatment of you in the past,
which you will find in yoar room On your
return"
Fannie's eyes were full of tears, and she
tried to say few words in reply, hut
Madam spoke for her, and, after another
song. they followed their new y-crowned
queen to the dning-room, where a most
tempting feast was laid, in honor of the
occasion Fannie was quietly tearful1y
happy through it all, yet 50 wearied with
the unusual excitement that Madam said
she must not see the girls g Peace Offer
ing that night The first thing she saw
the next morning was fine large trunk
and lying upon ii a card, " For Miss
Fannie Comstock from her teachers and
school-natcE - Having opened it, she
saw it was packed full of neatly folded
garments; but she had no time to exam
Inc its contents until after breakfast. when
they left her alone with her wonderful
gift There we're pretty dresses and
sacqucs, fine new hat and parasol,
gloves and ribbons, cuffs and collars, un-
dergarment$ in abundance-indeed every
thing which young school girl could pos
sibly need Every one Of Madam's two
hundred and ten pupils had contributed
from her choicest and best, to furnish a
complete outfit for their less favored mate.
At the very bottom was well filled writ
ing desk, an album containing all their
pictures, and pretty purse containing
five dollars, and the following note from
Madam
My DEAR CHILp-This shall be re-
ceipt in full for all expenses during what
ever time you may choose to remain in the
seminary which | present to you us sim
cere token Of my love and respect
JEANETTE GAIN
They found her at dinnertime on the
floor, surrounded by her new treasures,
crying like q baby; but it did her good
She was soon able to resume her studies,
aud was ever afterward treated with kind
ness and consideration, even though all her
hair came out and lett her head as bald as
her face, so she had TO wear a queer cap
like wig for many weeks. When the long
vacation arrived, Belle carried her off to
her beautiful home on the Hudson, where,
for the first time in her life, she was SUR
sounded with beauty and luxury on every
side, and was treated as loved and hon
ored guest 1t was not long before the
hateful wig was cast aside, and Fannie s
head was covered with profusion of dark
auburn curls, which were indeed crown
Of glory that made her plain face almost
beautiful
Gentle. loving. and beloved by ALL she
remained in the seminary until she gradu-
ated with honor, after which Madam Of
fered her the position of head teacher,
with a most liberal salary, which she
gratefully accepted