The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07

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ring. All if he knew where the gold IN
it came from, perhaps he would indeed
become rich. and then who could make
him so happy as Mimosa2
Months only increased the loneliness
in Martins heart. He was becoming dis
couraged again. He even began to fear
that Mimosa was married, and his soul
awakened TO a sense Of loss. He would
20 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 Martin ?" said one miner
to another. "He must be in loye-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 lighter. If
MiInosa were married, he could at least
show her his gratitute. And she were
not? Well, it would be very restful to
see her once more
He started on his journey. The full
moon was arising 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 mo-
ment. and then went cautiously up to
the great trunk. Two dark eyes full of
tesrs gazed up into his eyes. at FIRST with
a startled look, and then with a sleam 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?"
al came here to think Of you Martin,
and the moonlight is so SWEEP and COM
forting. The green trees and the noun
tsins tell me Of you"
Il have brought you back the ring,
Mimosa."
"And are you rich vet? You were to
keep it till you were rich"
''No, but would be rich, perhaps, if
you would tell ne where the gold in the
ring was found"
my father gave it to me-" she replied,
quietly.
"Mimosa, would you love me i'll were
richY"
Perhaps should be afraid of you if
you were"
would you love me if I remained
poor as l am now ?"
"Yes, always"
"And if became sick and could not
care for You, what then?"
Il would care for you, Martin"
Il have brought back the ring, Mimo-
sa, that you may give it to the man who
shall make you his bride"
"And would you like to keep the ring,
yourself, Martin ?'
"Yes, dearest"
They went back to the home of Red
Cloud, happy, because promised to each
other in marriage.
After a quiet wedding. Mimosa said
one day: Come with me, Martin, and
l viii show you where the gold in the
ring and the necklace was found"
Not very far from the tree where the
miner had lain down discouraged. Mi-
mosa pointed out the shining ore, the
spot known only to the few Indians
"Alimosa, there is mine here This
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 ?"
Il would give you everything your
heart desired"
"And not go to an eastern country, and
be great, and forget Mimosa?"
Never"
With happy heart Martin DAILY took
his pick to the mountains. The shining
ore opened under his touch. His claim
each day showed more value. He had
indeed, become rich through the ring Of
Mimosa-
Years have passed. Two thousand
dollars are taken each day from the mine,
The children of the Indian girl, educat-
ed, gentle as their mother, and energetic
as their father, are in handsome house,
Love in the home has kept as bright as
the gold in the mountain.-Sarah X.
Bolton, in ". Y. IldspeHdsa.