San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-28


was not of his race, but she had Iowa
BILE nature. He remembered that she
looked sad at his going away. He Won
dered if she ever thought about him. If
she had some Indian sutton, 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. He
would carry back the ring. All! if he
knew where the gold in it came from.
perhaps he could indeed become rich,
and then who could make him so happy
as Mimosa:
Months only in reased the loneliness in
Martins heart. He was becoming dis
Outraged again He even began to fear
that Minosa was married, and his soul
awakened to a sense of loss. He 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. 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. If
Mimosa were married he could at least
show her his gratitude. And if she were
not? Well, 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
white figure. He turned aside for
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 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"
Il came here to think of you, Martin,
and the moonlight is so sweet and COM
fortlng. The green trees and the noun
tains tell Inc of you"
II 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 replied
quietly
"Mimosa, would you love me if were
rich:"
Perhaps should be afraid of you if
you We're"
Would you love me if | remained
poor as am now
Yes, always"
And if became sick and could not
care for you, what them"
IL would care for you, Martin"
Il have brought back the ring, Mi
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 quiet wedding Mimosa said
one day, Come with me, Martin, and |
will show you where the gold in thering
ana the necklace We're found"
H,ot very far from the tree where the
miner had lain down discouraged Mi
musa pointed out the shining ore, the
spot known only to the few Indians.
"Mimosa, there is a mine here' This
gold is the outcropIing of the veins. |
shall yet be rich, my darling"
would you surely love me as much.
Martin. If you We're rich:'
II would give you everything your
heart desired
And not go into an eastern country,
and be great, and forget Minosa:"
"NeverI"
With happy heart Martin DAILY took
ai, 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
iLmosa
Years have passed. Two thousand dol
lars 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 handsome house
Love in that home has kept as bright as
the gold in the mountain. K. Boil
ton in Independent.
Pr:tncing. Pos:urIns and Dancing.