The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-07-07

BILE nature, He remembered that she
looked sad at bis going away. He won
dered II she ever thought about him. II
she had some Indian suitor, wonld she
not wish for the ring agains He would
hike, at least, to see the man and his
daughter who had saved his life. He
would carry back the ring, Ahl II he
knew where the gold in 1t came from,
perhaps no could indeed become rich,
and then who could make him 80 happy
IA Mimosag
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 sense Of loss. He would
60 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 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. II
Mimosa were married he could at least
show her his gratitude And IL she were
notF 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
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 a 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 nightg"
Il came here to think Of you, Martin,
and the moonlight is 50 sweet and com
forting. The green trees and the noun
tains tell me of you"
II have brought You back the ring
Mimosa.'
"And are yon rich yet? You were to
keep it till you were RICH"
"No; but would be rich, perhaps, II
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
richg'
perhaps ! should be afraid of you If
you were"
Would you love me il | remained
poor as ! am nowY'
"Yes, always"
sand if | became sick and could not
care for you. what Them
u 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, Mart1ns
"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 thering
and the necklace were found"
Not very far from the tree where the
miner had lain down discouraged Nj
mosa pointed out the shining ore. the
spot known only to the few Indians.
"Mimosa, there is a mine herel This
gold is the orteropping of the veins
shall yet he rich, my darling"
Would you surely love me as much.
Martin, il you were rieh2"
Il would give you everything your
heart desired
And not 30 into an eastern country.
and be great, and forget Mimosa"
"Neverl"
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 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 handsome house.
Love in that home has kept as bright as
the gold in the mountain. Sarah K. Boil
ton in Independent.