The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-06-16

nv isSt the ROai WIN won. oaiito WIZ
in college deyoting herself to her cher
ished books, and Jacob still worked as
he had done before, now blaming him
self for his folly in regarding his fathers
wishes, now working at his books with
the desperate energy OF one who has
staked all ON success.
Every Sunday he visits Glenmere with
Dixie, but no longer spends his time with
Sallie. At last a change came. Jacob
Storm, ST., was gathered to his fathers,
and his son was free.
Dixie wrote to his sister in boyish
fashion: "Old Storm has gone. and
Jake mourns for him as il 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. / shall
miss him terribly. We have read and
studied together all winter. Jake knows
heap. He surprises me all the time.
He is having your picture painted for
me, from the one You sent homo. / wish
could go with him but, as you say, it
would never do to leaye father and
mother alone. am reading the books
you ordered, but 1 can't pin myself down
to hard study after working all day."
Sallie's last year of college-life was
drawing to close, and the students
were arranging for separation, whom
an invitation was sent them to attend o
lecture by an eminent gentleman who
had been recently appointed to profess
sorship in Western university.
Going, Miss Rivers ?" asked a
Senior, as she peeped in the half-opened
door of Sallie's room.
"No, think not. I shall enjoy the
time in writing home"
"Do go. They tell me Prof. Storm
is quite remarkable, and Darwinism has
its attractions for all of u.s."
"Prof. Storm was closeted with the
Prex to-day" said another Senior, "and
understand that the light of his count
enance will illuminate the college to-
morrow"
CT think will CO." said Sallie, sud-
denly. at will not do to miss O
treat"
In her rebellious little heart she
was saying, 81 will go for the sake of
the old name and my childhood's friend,
but poor old Jake will never know il"
The hall was crowded, and on the
platform sat the college President, with
several distinguished gentlemen. The
speakers face was partially hidden by
the desk before him. When he rose at
last, Sallie's heart gave a quick bound !;
for there before her stood her neighbor,
friend and lover.
He did not seem TO see her his sub
ject engrossed his entire attention.
Sallie listened with pleasure. The
physical training of the past added
strength to his mental requirements,
and his clear, manly voice charmed all
listeners.
"Isn't he fine looking2" whispered
one. "What splendid type of man.
hood" said another. He understands
himself perfectly" said third.
When the speaker closed, the applause
was emphatic and prolonged. Sallie sat
motionless. Surprise and pleasure
mingled with thousand memories.
Prof. Storm did not heed it. He was
looking at q bright face just before
him, and answered the congratulations
of his friends in an absent manner.
pardon me-" said be to the Presi-
dent; 1 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 so glad, so very glad, was all
Sallie could say.
"Are you? Then help me to escape
from all these eyes, and let me give you
the latest tidings 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
tiers not to us ; we only know that a GER
tain professor was absent from his post
In order to attend the exercises at GER
tain college, where Miss Rivers gradu-
ated, and we also know that a wedding
took place soon after.
Mrs. Storm, nee Sallie Rivers, is also
a professor in the same institution with
her husband, and her excellent parents
spend portion of each season with her.
-Germant0Dn Telegraph.