The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-07-05

1T you see your conduct IN It's proper
light IL is all want Amanda, said the
father, and when they come to this side
again you go If Ina goes with you.'
I Inn begged to he excused, but when
half an hour later, he, for whose opinion
she most cared, appeared and Joined his
entreaties with Anlanda's she consented
to 10.
| Two weeks later Ina occupied the posi- :
Ition which she so much coveted, only that
Of pupil in a,l excellent school. AL
though she might not wear costly dresses.
there was Al, iil,lescribabIe charm about
the innocent girls fresh from the rural
districts. artless and unsuspeciing amiable
and intelligent, which noart could supply,
and the simple calico Of her own earning.
and the modest ribbon that bound her
sunny tresses We're In far greater harmony
with lier taste and character than costlier
material which her father would have
been taxed 10 pay for.
You will make your mark in the world,
Ina, were farmer Rol,inson's parting
words. Only keep a clear conscience, do
/ your duty aud leave the rest to the Jreat
Ruler Of destinies.' ~
OF course such girl was a favorite with
her teachers. She made them her friends
and they were interested In her welfare.
The fall vacation was occupied as the
4 spring had been, III earniag money Ito
i a,.n,,I., l,ar ,,a.ae1itfaa fnr thn ,.n,,,ia a.
winter This was the last time that she
found II necessary 10 enter the service Of
any family. She had risen above it. And
let me say TO every young person who
may be dependent upon his own energies,
do not hesitate to engage in any honest
occupation that may present itself. II
you are really above IL, trust my word for
itttliat you will Use above ii, and limo
way cal you rise more rapidly than by
faithfully performing even the most. trivial
.lutiesof your occupation.
ThraugI the influence of her teacher
Ina oLlaiped "a situation i'm one Of the
primary departments where she received
ample compensation and found time 10
attend to her most Important studies.
Four years passed away, and IN all that
constitutes equality in our country, she
was the peer Of any lady in the land. She
| had won laurels and fresh token of esteem
at evey step, aud ut the grand exhibition
at the close Of the last term, when she
stepped upon the stage and took her seat
at the organ aud sent lis tones rolling,
| echOing, vibrating through every part OF
the spacious building, until il seemed ns
though the hearts Of the audience were
held in a trace by tho wondrous music,
and then burst forth In grand, beautiful
and rapturous song, the excitement OF the
audience scorned all restraint, but found
vent ina wild defeating applause that
shook the building to its foundation. Aud
Amanda had whispered 10 her companion,
IL Is glory to be her friend
AT the close Of the entertainment she
was offered situation with q salary that
seemed to her Ikea fortune. And Her
bert Allen who nau just returned from
College said, your ambition Is gntiiied.
Ina; you have won, what need Of longer
| waiting 2
when have helped my parents to
comfort aud plenty and laid by some
thing Tor myself. / will urge no further
delay. for to be settled ina quiet peaceful
honeof our own, surrounded by loving
friends. will certainly he my crowning
happiness. said the dutiful gIrl.
Provide for your parents II you desire It,
Ina; but meanwhile will be providing
for you, aud when you are Satisfied that
your duty Is done and your parents en-
joyiny all the blessings that your dutlfll
heart desires, my home will be waiting for
you toshare iis plenty.'
And II oil came from padding your
own canoe. IL you had waited for OPP
portunilles 20 come 20 you, you would
have been waiting yet said farmer Robin-
son when he caineto congratulate her.
4 .s--seses.-.s.ss.ss
Too LARGE. 1t was hard fs.cd son
Of toll who entered a dry goods store, yes
terday and inquired:
What's The figure on calico nowg
About seyon cents. replied clerk.
Too high--too high--she II never stand
that mused tho farmer.
We've very large stock 10 sclcc. FROM
put in the clerk.
Yes. suppose 50. but won't invest.
Ny wife wanted me 70 get her q calico dresa
with q suall fgger on it. but that fgger is
altogether too larger
A LETTEG. "A country woman said 10.
her son on his leaving for situation in
Eliuburgh. Moo laddic. as soon as you gel
there. be sure aud send NC letter.
No sooner bad be arrived than he says 10
his master:
'lIae 70 got an auld letter that Is D nae
nan use to yet'
What arc you going to do with iti' asks
his uiastcr.
I'm gam to send Il tse my mithcr who
tclft me 70 scud her anc a. suue IS got u
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