Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-11-18

S"hhe, sauuie lam " Snanter, aud let us
have one Of our mad rides to Sparkling
Spring, it will be something to remember
when am grinding at the mill again"
Jacob obeyed her. Her wishes had been
his Law for years, and he was manly enough
to be proud of it.
At last the goal was won. Sallie was in
college de,oting herself to her cherished
books, and Jacob still worked as he had
done before, now blaming himself for his
folly in regarding his fathers wishes, now
working at his books with the desperate
energy Of one who has staked all on sue
cess.
Every Sunday he visited Glenmere with
Dixie, tu, no longer spent his time with
Sallie. At last a change came: Jacob
Storm, senior, was gathered to his fathers.
aud his son was free.
Dixie wrote TO his sister in boyish fashion
"Old Storm has gone. and Jake mourns
for him as If he had been loving and tender
instead of a stiff old miser Jake will leave
here soon; he does not say where he is
going
Il shall miss him terribly. We have read
and studied together all winter. Jake knows
a heap. He surprises me all the time. He
is having your picture painted for me, from
the one YOU sent home. | wish | could 90
4 with him; but, as YOU say, II would never
/ do to leave father and mother alone | am
| reading the book YOU ordered but can't
| pin myself down TO hard study after work
ing all day.
Sallie's last year of college life was draw
1 ing near its close, and the students we're
arranging for their separation, when an in-
| vitation was sent them TO attend lecture BY
an eminent gentleman who had been recent
| ly appointed to pro!essorship in a western
/ university.
"Going. Miss Rivers ?" asked a senior. As
she pcepcd in a, the half open door OF Sal
| lies room.
NO. ! think not. shall employ the
time in writing home"
"Do go. They tell me Professor Storm is
quite remarkable, and Darwinlsm has its at
4 fractions for all of US
! Professor Storm was close,ed with the
Prex to-day" said another senior. ''and |
understand that the light o, his coantenance
will illuminate the college tomorrow"
Il think ~ilI Co." said Sall.e suddenly.
I "lt will not do to miss treat
/ IL her rcbclIious little heart she was saw
| ing. Il will 20 FOR the sake Of the old name
Z
Jake will never know it."
The hall was crowded. and on the plat
form sat the college president. with several
distinguished gentlemen. The speaker
face was partl, hidden by the desk before
him. Whrn he rose at last. Sallics heart
gave a quick bound for there before her
stood her ncighbor friend. and lover
lie did not seem 10 see her his subject
engrossed his entire attention. Sallie list
ened with pleasure The physical training
Of the pas, added strength to his mental
requirements. and his clear, manly voice
charmed all listeners.
Isn't he fine looking2" whispered one.
/ 'Wha, splendid type OF manhood !" said
another. "llc understands himself perfect
ly. as well As his subject" said third
When the speaker closed. the applause
was emphatic and prolonged. Sallc "a,
motionless. Surprise and pleasure mingled
with thousand memories Professor Storm
did not heed It. lie was looking at a bright
face just before him. and answered the
congratulations Of his friends in an absent
manner.
Pardon me-" he sad 10 the President ;
Il recognize an old schoolma,r Wonder"
"Ah. indeed that is Miss Rivers. a Young
lady OF remarkable energy and unbounded
/ perseverance, she stands at the head Of her
| class
] She would be No. ! anywhere" said the
/ Professor, as be hurried a~ay to JOIN her
I'm so glad. so very glad was all Sal
lie could say.
Are you2 Then help me TO escape from
all these eyes. and lie, me give VOC the latest
tidIngs from home"
/ Miss River. was enSied by her friends as
she passed out. stopping nov and then to
introduce the popular scientist a. an old
.ehool- mate.
! OF what they talked. and how. it matters
no, 10 Us We only know that certain pro-
fessor was absent from his post in order to
attend the exercises at a certain cole ge.
where Miss River, graduated, and We also
know that wedding took place soon after
Mrs. Storm Rsc Sallie Rivers, is also i
| professor in the same institution with her
husband; and her excellent parents spend a
/ portion Of each season with her