Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-16
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been held. at which II had been decreed.
that Mary must rest awhile with the Les
ter's to cheer them.
Maud Bennett was disappointed; her
governess told her, she would be just as
fond of Miss Carleton; there was no self
confidence in her own abilities, when she
tried thus TO make the way pleasant for
her successor.
Mary Barely was untring in her useful
ness among those who had befriended her
they relied on her for household regula-
tons, entertainment OF visitors and null
utude OF dainties. prepared by her dett
hand. Under her efficient rule, Mrs. Les
ter forgot all care, regained her waning
elasticity of spirits. and was most CRATE
ful tor the order and comfort. arising from
the management Of so competent per-
son.
DIR. Otis was there, one evening; he re-
ferred TO the change wrought by Miss
Barely.
Mrs. Lester said. no one could have
done better than Mary, notwithstanding
her life for the last two years, had been
so different from the one to which she had
adapted herself so readily, and added:
''Her seli-reliance makes her invalua-
ble."
"She was not always So" said Mr.. Les
ter. II would not have thought such a
quiet girl could have become so womanly.
As for housekeeping. that may not require
a great deal of tact"
Mrs. Lester longed to say-"It does,
indeed" but her husband continued:
Mary has succeeded as a teacher, a
proof of patience and also OF knowledge.
1t is wonderful. considering that her edu-
cation was obtained al IA boarding school,
without any intention of fitting tor an in
structor OF the young
III am mistaken, il that be the aim of
these Schools" said DR.. Otis. Some Of
them are a superfiuty of nonentities."
81 am surprised. said Mrs Lester "that
rich parents do not toresee the need of "A
practical education for their daughters, one
that fits them for any station in lie, en-
bellishing home of luxury with the true
refinement of a cultivated intellect, and
in case OF misfortune, giving girl the
means to earn competency, in most
respectable manner"
at ought to be consideration for girls,
as much as for boys" said Mr. Lester
He was justified in this remark, since he
had shown SO much discretion in respect
to his own son.
"Tell them, Miss Barely, one can sue
coed without training, when there is an
earnest will" said Dr. Otis.
Mary blushed, but SAID nothing
1t was autumn, just chilly enough to
make one prize warm fireslde, and en-
Joy seeing the Goals burn in the CRATE.
Mrs. Testers parlor was SO home-lke
with its old pictures, heavy drapery OF
curtains, and rare sta,uettes, that it was
with some reluctance, Dr. Otis and Mary
Barely, at eight O'Clock, went to Harry
Testers, where few friends had been in
vited.
Lizzie Archibald was there; her regard
for Grace had ripened into cousnly af-
lection; she was unmarried never hav-
ing loved any one very much, her placid
equanimity was not disturbed by lack oi
lovers.
Conversation. music and games form
the ordinary routine for the amusement OF
such evenings; nevertheless, that one was
always Invested with the roseate hues OF
romance to Mary Barely, because the
young physician, on their return. asked
her to be his wife, and to gladden. his
home with her love.
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herself, and confidence in him, were the
emotions, which strengthened her suspect
ed love into an acknowledged reality.
Mrs. Lester and Grace were overjoyed
to hear that Mary would live near them
they eagerly assisted her in preparations
for the wedding, aud also for housekeep-
ing.
The marriage was celebrated not long
after Christmas.
Victory in the past, and hope in the fu-
ture made the BRIDES present joy, twofold.
FANNIE IL. BOWMAN.