The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-09-25

t..uu.sut 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 ms
daughter who had saved his life lie
would carry back the ring All. II
he knew where the gold in IL came
from. perhaps he would indeed become
rich. and then who could make him 50
happy a. Mimosa?
Months only increased the loneliness
in Martins heart He was becoming
discouraged again He even began Ia
fear that MimoSa was married. and his
soul awakened tn a sense of loss lie
would go back just once. and see 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, --IIe must be in love-no
fun in him as in the old days. Going
to quit camp, ne says"
After Martin had decided to go to
see Red Cloud, his heart seemed light
cr. IL Mimosa were married. he could
ut least show her his gratitude. And
if she Eycre not? Well, il would be
very restful to see her once more!
He started on his journey. The full
EHt1Sn WAS FlSltlE dS Hc HtdTtu Tic olN
tree. where Red Cloud had found him.
AS he approached, he was startled by
a white figure. lie turned aside for a
moment, anti'then went cautiously up
ro the great trunk Two dark eyes full
of tears guzed up into his eyes, at first
with n startled look, and then with Il
,glcam' of Joy and trust
''.NinosE," he exclaimed, and clasped
rfhe Indian. fri RI in his arms
why are you here, child, at this
time of night?''
~ came here to- think of you. Martin,
and the moonlight is SO sweet and COM
tforting. 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 We're 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 should be afraid of you if
you were"
would you love me if / remained
poor | am now?"
'Ies. always"
And if became sick and could not
care for you, what them
"Iwould care for you, Martin"
II 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 a 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 haG lain down discouraged.
the spot known only to the few In
dians-
.Mimosa, there is a mine herel This
gold is the outcropping of the veins I
shall yet he rich, my darling"
Would You surely love me as much,
Martin, if you were rich?"
81 would give you everything your
cart desired"
And not go to an eastern country,
nd 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 noun
tain-Sarah X. Bolton, in y. v IT,
dem. .nbent