Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-02

seemed longer than formerly; the con.
versation of the miners less interest
ing, He was lonely. He was earning
fair living, but of what use was
money to him, if he was to feel desc.
late in heart? Mimosa was not of his
race, but she had lovable nature. lie
remembered that she looked sad at his
going away. He wondered II she ever
thought about him. II she had some
Indian suitor would she not wish for
the ring again? He would like at
least to see the man and his
daughter who had saved his life. Hs
would carry back the ring. All! il
he knew where the gold in it came
from, perhaps he would indeed become
rich, and then who could make him SO
happy as Mimosa?
Months only increased the loneliness
in Martins heart He was becoming
discouraged again. He even began to
fear that Mimosa was married, and his
soul awakened to sense of loss. He
would go back just once, and see her,
and on his journey back he would sit
for half hour under the tree where
Red Cloud had found him.
What ails MARTINI" said one miner
to another. ''He must be in love--no
fun in him as In the old days. Going
to quit camp, he says"
After Martin had decided to go to
see Red Cloud, his heart seemed light
err. If Mimosa were married, he could
at least show her his gratitude. And
if she were not? Wen, it would be
very restful to see her once more!
He started on his journey. The full
moon was rising as he neared the old
tree, where Red Cloud had found him.
AS he approached, he was startled by
a white figure. He turned aside for a
moment, and then went cautiously up
to the great trunk. Two dark eyes full
of tears gazed up into his eyes, at first
with startled look, and then with a
CLEAN of joy and trust.
"Mimosa," he exclaimed, and clasped
the Indian girl in his arms.
"Why are you here, child, at this
time of night?"
81 came here to think of you, Martin,
and the moonlight is SO sweet and com
forting. The green trees and the noun
tains tell me of you"
81 have brought you back the ring,
Mimosa,
"And are you rich yet? You were to
keep it till you were rich"
mo, but would be rich, perhaps, If
you would tell me where the gold in
the ring was found"
my father gave it to me-" she re.
piled, quietly
"Mlmosa, would you love me if l
were rich?'
Perhaps I should be afraid of you if
You were"
would you love me if remained
poor as l am nowP"
Eyes, always"
'And if became sick and could not
care for you, what then?"
Twould care for you, Martin"
81 have brought back the ring
Mimosa, that you may give it to the
man who shall make you his BRIDE"
"And would you like to keep the
ring, yourself, Martini"
Eyes, dearest"
Theyawent back to the home of Rec
Cloud, happy, because promised tc
each other in marriage.
After quiet wedding, Mimosa sale
one day: Come with me, Martin, anc
i will show you where the gold in tn,
ring and the necklace was found"
Not very far from the tree where the
miner had lain down discouraged
Mimosa pointed out the shining ore
the spot known only to the few In
dams.
''Mimosa, there is a mine herel Thu
gold is the outcropping of the veins.
shall yet be rich, my darling"
Would you surely love me as much
Martin, if you were rich?"
81 would give you everything you
heart desired"
"And not go to an eastern country
and be great, and forget Mimosa?"
Never"
With happy heart Martin Dial,
tools his pick to the mountains. Thu
shining ore opened under his touch. Iii
claim each day showed more value
He had, indeed, become rich through
the ring of Mimosa.
Years have passed, Two thousanC
dollars are taken each day from tn
mine. The children of the Indian girl
educated, gentle as their mother, ant
energetic as their father, are in hand
some house. Love in the home ha
kept as bright as the gold in the noun
tain.-Sarah X. Bolton, in n. Y. In
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