The Morning herald., 1877-11-01
An's We'll that Eqds Well.

hll IN VII VIIoV IVuo ~ VIZ
Il was pleasant afternoon in the early
mt Of June, when large number of girls
ere assembled in the spacious, airy school
,on, chatting and laughing in regular
caool-girl fashion. All were simply, but
emily dressed in white, with blue ribbons,
r this was exhibition day; and very
bretty picture they made; at least SO
bought several young men, who occupied
ne corner of the apartment, waiting for
he exercises to begin.
A sort Of stage or platform had been
rected where tho young ladies were to read
heir essays, sing their songs, and recite
heir valedictories; after which came the
distribution of premiums and awarding of
be gold medal; and many were the
bpinons as to who should be the recipient
bf this badge of honor. tt Bessie Grey had
lny thoughts on the matter, she did not ex-
bress them; and no one standing there
listening to her lively prattle. had any idea
bf the wild tumult within her bosom, Of
which her laughing face gave no evidence,
except the alternate flush and pallor of dim
lcd cheeks as hope or fear struggled for
fle mastery.
At last the bell sounded, once, twice,
lroe times, and each girl took her ap-
pointed place behind the curtain, and wien
BIZ wax in readiness, the signal WAS given,
(he curtain raised, and the exercises be-
gn
One after another performed her part
pntl Bessie Grey stood alone before the
audience to deliver the closing address. In
low, clear voice she recalled the many
l;pny hours spent at school, thanked the
achers for all their kindness, and tears
Fme in her sweet blue eyes as she spoke
the parting at hand. But the moment
fry rang was quickly forgotten in the ex
frment which followed, as each went uI
to receive some reward of merit from hel
oHcher's hand. Every voice was hushed
I'D each young heart almost ceased to bea
the gold medal was held on high, anc
'' principal read in slow distinct tones
i The medal of honor is awarded to Mis-
Bessie Grey"
Alt'd shout of applause followed thi
procurement; then the good-bys were
''nedly spoken, and ere long the latel!
onged school-room was quite vacant
i What of Bessie Grey? Her pretty fac'
N"' 7Nshod with happiness as she walked
'"&rA home with her parents, and the!
"'T9 well pleased with the daughter WHIT
'' acquitted herself so creditably, ant
ny fond smile they bestowed upol
L"r fut her Joy was not alone becaus'
lucy were pleased. Uppermost in ne
'o'ghts was manly face upon which sh
."a seen smile of approval. as she grac }
i's'y accepted the long-toiled-for honor; an'
vas principally for that smile she h.'
'".ed so long and faithfully.
Bessie was an only child. Her father
"oe, and the darling of her mother
lr'rt; but like many another, she had be
''"ed her affections on one whom pap
"''Elt unworthy of his daughters love
o'Fefore, unknown to either father o
mother, she had ,,romised to marry Gn,
es'on as soon as she should become eight
cen Years of age.
''y was rising young lawyer; possessed
@'od, moral character, and meant t.
''"Ae Ills mark in the world. His principa
,0'rce OF unworthiness was lack of green
,'cAS' but both he and Bessie fondly hope,
at within the year that must pass er
WY rates could be united, he would b
o lay hv sufficient to make comfor'
III c %rart in life.
A'me passed on until winters first SNOW
"sss falling. then Bessie's trouble b ~