The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-12-11

/ and tender, instead Of stiff old niser
JAKE Will leave here soon; he does not
say where he Is gong. | shall miss him
j terribly. We have read and studied to-
gether all winter. Jake knows heap
lie surprises me all the time He Is
having your picture painted for me. from
the one you sent home. | wish | could
go with him; but, as you say. it would
never do to leave father and mother
alone. | am reading the books Won or
dered; but | cant pm myself down TO
hard study after working all dav."
Salhe's last year OF college life was
drawing near its close, aud the students
were arranging for their separation,
When an invitation was sent them to at
tend lecture BY an eminent gentleman
who had been recently appointed to
professorship In a western university.
Going, Miss Rivers 2" asked a senior
as she peeped in at the half opened door
of Sallie's room.
"No, think not. ] shall employ the
time III writing home.
"Do go. They tell me Professor
Storm Is quite remarkable, and Darwin
ism has its attractions for all OF us. y
Professor Storm was closeted with
the Prex to-day" said another senior,
and | understand that the light of his
countenance viii illuminate the college
tomorrow"
81 think Will go, said Sallie, sud
denly. cit will not do to miss treat"
In her rebellious little heart she was
saying, :" | will go for the sake of the old
name and my childhood's friend. but
poor old Jake will never know it. .
The hall was crowded, and on the
platform sat the college president, with
several distinguished gentlemen. The
speakers face was partly hidden by the
desk before him. When he rose at last.
oallle's heart gave a quick bound; for
there before her stood her neighbOr
friend, and lover
tie dd not seem to see her; his sub
lect engrossed his entire attention. Sal
he listened with pleasure The physi-
cal training Of the past added strength
to his mental requirements, and his
clear, manly voice charmed ali listeners.
Isn't he fine looking?" whispered
one. "What splendid type OF man
hood, said another " He understands
himself perfectly, as well as his sub
5ect, said third.
When the speaker closed, the applause
was emphatic aud prolonged. Sailie sat
motionless. Surprise and pleasure min
gled with thousand memories. Pro-
tessor Storm did not heed it. He was
looking at a bright face Just before him
and answered the congratulations of his
friends III an absent manner.
Pardon me" he SAID to the presi
dent, . | recognize an old schoolmate
yOnder
''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 he hurried away to join
her.
I'm 50 glad, so very glad, was all
Sallle could say.
Are you? Then help me to escape
from all these eyes, and let me give you
the latest tlulngs from home.
Miss Rivers was envied by her friends
as she passed out, stopping now and
then to introduce the popular scientist
as an old schoolmate.
OF what they talked, and how, it mat
ters not TO us; we only know that Ger
tam professor was absent from his post
III order to attend the exercises Of a Ger
tam college, where Miss Rivers grad
uated, and we also know that wedding
took place soon after.
Mrs. Storm. nee Sallie Rivers, i also
a professor in tile same institution with
her husband, and her excellent parents
spend portion of each season with her.