The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-04-26
THE DAILY STAR
FROM TIE DEAD.

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have a letter here, asking me to provide
a suitable governess for two young ladies,
Of 10"
"ProvokingF said Ella Jones, "when
you are wishing so much for situation
for Agnesf"
"Hcar me out. The situation is charm
ing. My correspondent writes that the
home is all that the heart can desire, the
pupils amiable, the house under the con-
troll of housekeeper, and the father a
widower. But condition most lmpera-
tive is that the governess must be MD
dle-aged."
"And Agnes is co."
$50 you see she will not do"
"Suppose l go?' cried Miss Jones.
"Youp cried Mrs. Lord.
eyes. l am 35, and look 45.
"But what will become Of me%
"Give my place to Miss Hanny; and
advance the other teachers, giving the
last place to Agnes"
"But-'
"Iw will not hear objections. Iwant a
change; and when those young ladies
cease to require governess, it you want
me will return to you."
II thought, you were happy here,
Laura," Mrs. Lord said, reproachfully.
II am. always have been. But l
want to see a glimpse of life elsewhere.
! can never forget your kindness to me
and yet want a change. Write and
recommend me for this situation"
"If l must, I must. But promise to
return here if you are not happy at Mr..
Russells."
Il promise"
4
~ wonder what she will look like, "
said Jennie Russell to her sister Maud.
ave shall know very soon," Jennie
said, half pouting. "Here she is"
1t was only natural that the girls
should scrutinize the lady who alighted
from the vehicle which had been to meet
the train. She was tall, with full, com,
manding figure, noble face, full OF in
tellect and refinement, and with brown
eyes. and q smile 50 winning, that her
pupils advanced to meet her with hearts
already eager to give her a loving well
come.
ave are Jennie aud Maud Russell, y
Jennie said with courtesy. "This is
Maud, and I am Jennie"
Miss Jones replied pleasantly, kissing
her pupils, and seeming deeply moved
by their cordial welcome. The old
housekeeper, Mrs. Long, was in the hall.
and cry rose to her lips as she came
forward. But Miss Jones greeted her as
. stranger, and she drew back, mutter-
ing, "Well, we'll, if that amt a curious
thing! l never saw two people so alike!"
James Russell remained abroad, and
Ella was mistress of his splendid home
and instructress Of his daughters, who
gave her almost worshiping love.
It was marvellous to see how she
seemed to grow younger in her new
home. Her great beauty was Of the type
that does not fade early, and, in the pure
air, her color frightened, ewes grew
softly luminous, and she had ever a
happy light in them, more beautiful
than their old serenity.
For many years there had been lurked
under peaceful expression the traces of
sorrow overcome, of life-battle where
the victory was won by fierce struggle;
but all sadness left the noble face at
Sharon, as Mr.. Russell called his place,
and the peace frightened to happiness.
Three years after the June day when
the sisters watched for the arrival ol
their governess, the happy trio assembled
after tea, chatting in the twilight. Ir
October, Ella was to lose one of her pu
pils. Maud was to 90 to her aunt tt
enter society, and Jennie would remain
two years at Sharon.
"TeIl us a story" Jennie said, sitting
on the porch step, and leaning bacl
against a pillar; "a love story, please
Miss Jones"
"a love story! Let me think! Ono
upon time"
Maud laughed musically.
"It ought to be fairy story, If i
opens so," she said.
"No. it is love story" said Ella; bu
she did not smile. "Once upon a tim
there was very rich man who owned
magnificent estate. He had married lat
In fife and lost his wife, whom he idol
lied, soon after their marriage, by an &C
sident. She was thrown from her hors
and killed before his eyes.
"Eor years he shut himself up in hi
splendid home, seeing no one, leadin
the life of hermit. But his sister die
and left him the care of a boy of Il
while at almost the same time the siste
of the wife he loved so dearly, even il
memory, also died, leaving little girl O
10 utterly friendless and penniless. Th
two children went to their new home
on the same day, and, as their kin
friend and relative did nothing wit
half a heart, he threw of, In a grea
measure, his reserve and melancholy,
make their home pleasant to them.."
"What where there namesr asked Jer
ME.
"You may christen them"
"Well, papa has the prettiest name !
the world-JamesY Maud you may nam
the girl. | call the boy James,"
II will name the girl after you," sal
Maud. $50 they are james and EIla!"
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