The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1891-09-10

not wish for the ring AGAIN. he would
hike, at least, 10 Sc the man and his
daughter who had saved his life. He
would carry back the ring. Ali II he
knew where the gold in II came from,
perhaps he could indeed become rich,
and then who could make him 90 happy
q Mimosa2
Months only increased the Loneliness In
Martins heart He was becoming dis
Outraged again He even began to fear
that Mimosa was married, and his soul
awakened 10 . sense Of losA He would
20 back Just once snd see her, and on
his Journey back he would sit for half
hour under the tree where Red Cloud
had found him.
"whAt ais Martini" said one miner 10
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 lighter. II
Mimosa were married he could at least
show her his gratitude. And IL she were
mott Well, it would be very restful TO
see her once morel
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 q
white figure. he turned aside for q
moment, and then went cautiously up 10
the great trunk Two dark eyes full Of
tears gzzed mp into his eyes, at first with
Q startled look and then with CLEAN Of
Joy and trust
"Mimosa, he exclaimed, and clasped
the Indian girl In his arms.
"why sre you here, child, at this time
Of night7-
81 came here to think Of you, Martin.
and the moonlight is 30 sweet and com
forting. The green trees and the noun
tains tell me Of yOu-"
81 have brought you back the ring.
Mimos&"
"And are you rich yeti You were to
keep Il till you were rich,"
mo; but would be rich, perhaps. II
you would tell me where the gold in the
: ring was found"
my father gave Il to me" she replied
quietly.
"MimOsa, would you love me II were
richY-
Perhaps I should be afraid Of you II
you were"
Would you love me IL l remained
poor as l am nowT
"Yes, always"
"And IL became sick and could not
care for you, what them
II would care for You, Martin
81 have brought back the ring. Nj
mosa, 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 q quiet wedding Mimosa said
one day, Come with me, Martin, and |
will show you where the gold in thering
and the necklace were 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 10 the few Indians.
"Mimosa, there is . mine herel This
gold Is the outcropping Of the veinA I
shall yet be rich, my darling"
would you surely love me ~ much.
Martin, II you were richY
81 would give you everything your
heart desired"
"And not 60 into an eastern country.
and be great, and forget Mimosay
"Neverf"
With q happy heart Martin DAILY took
his pick 10 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
HinNosA
Years havepassed. Two thousand dol
lars are taken each day from the nina
The children Of the Indian girl, educated
gentle as their mother and energetic -
their father, are In . handsome house.
Love in that home has kept a. bright -
the gold in the mountain.-Sarah K. Boz
ton In independent