Arizona republican., 1891-11-01

he knew where the gold in 1t 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 sec. her, and on his journey back he would sit for a half hour under the tree where Red Cloud had found him.
 What ails Martini" said one miner to another. ''lle 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 Clend, his heart seemed light CT. If Mimosa were married, he could at least show her his gratitude. And if she were not? We'll, 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. EtS Iit was oldi liSu pN 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 gleam 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?"
 "I came here to think of you, Martin, and the moonlight is so sweet and com forting. The green trees and the moun- tains tell me of you"
 "I have brought you back the ring, Mimosa"
 And are you rich yet? You were to keep it till you were rich"
 "No, 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.
 "Mmnosa, would you love me if l were rich2'
 "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 thcnP"
 "Iwould care for you, Martin"
 "I 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"
 "Yes, dearest"
 They went back to the home of Red Cloud, happy, because promised to each other in marriage.
 After quiet wedding, Mimosa said one day: Come with me, Martin, and will 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, Mimosa pointed out the shining ore, the spot known only to the few h. dians.
 "Mimosa, there is mine herel This gold is the outcropping of the veins. I shall yet be rich, my darling"
 Would you surely love me as much, Martin, if you were rich?"
 "l 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, educated, gentle as their mother, and energetic as their father, are in a hand some house. Love in the home has kept as bright as the gold in the moun- tain.-Sarah K. Bolton, in N. Y. In- dependent