The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-06-13
THE wORTTIINGTON ADVANCE

thought I to myself as, urged on by
some, to forecast future events in the
lives of these excellent young folks;'
wearied 81 vain endeavor TO choose
some worthy endowment, my mind
gladly reverted to new themes; and
shortly my eyes were closed in slum-5
Der reposeful, when soon it were as
though they'd oped on new and love-
lier scenes! 1t seemed as though in.
roomy halls l stood. most wondrous
fair, with crystal vases filled with
flowers rare, whose odor filled the.
whole place with delicious fra
GRANGE. Beyond the hall, through
broad doors and drapings, came
strains of sweet music, while here and
there tone Of voice, or step, of old
SO often heard, brought thoughts Of
other times. Wondering and much
amazed at finding my presence there,
l glanced around for some digging
one who would explain to me the nys.
teries OF time. AS I gazed, one APP
preached me, and not seeming to see
my confusion, said to me, Come, let
us mingle again with the others. Or
are you just comet" Then I ex-
planned my position, but before half
through, my fair confdente said,
"Ah, yes, begin now to see the
meaning of your doubts and fears"
Then at her request we passed down
the large hall, toward the farther end
where we could survey the vast con-
pany. There standing aside, my i,l-
former revealed unto me the names
of those who were part of the assent
blage. ''This," said she, "is reunion
of schoolmates met to commemorate
the events of past years, when as
youthful band they studied and
struggled on together. Those were
the we'll remembered school days,
they began the ascent of the ladder
which reaching onward grows longer
as one forward advances" At this
surprise and delight seized nae; sur
prise at the way out of my troubles,
and delight at the thought of hearing
of my former school mates. She ex-
claimed, as in the distant light, there
appeared one, whose slight form and
clustering locks proclaimed him of
poetic instincts, pre-eminent in his
fame. Truly great is he, not only in
this but in other lines. known as
Jealous student in science. Then
silent my narrator stood. A voice
again speaking, See yonder!" and
amid maze OF bright gowns, I saw
her of peachy complexion and recog-
nized Susie! All, so changed. How
tall and shapely grown. At my side
the voice said, 4Behold her, her who
in the realm of fashion reigned SUI
preme. And every fashion coun-
tenanced by her is taken up by all
who wish to have the latest" Then
my informer ceased, and I looked and
beheld a commotion caused by the
entrance of one long absent. A man,
one would say, among his fellows
held in high favor. When in din
early love his hopes were blighted,
then off he went and hid himself in
seclusion from his friends. There he
nursed in sorrow his lost hope, all the
time devoting himself to study, and
founding new facts in science, until
all questions of doubt are now re-
ferred to ''Herbet the Recluse.". CT
late his actions toward friends have
grown more social. Call is we'll that
ends well," and one that bids fair to
be favored, oft makes a wretched
finale.
And once again I looked and saw
this time lady; tall and yet with
such modest air and mien, I fain
would call her Mary, as Of old. This
is Mary Dobner, a faithful and stud
ious pupil; first in Worthington High
school and later in the halls of state.
In later years by successive steps,
arising thro' many trials, assumed the
position Of preceptress in a private
school in Boston. She teached them
the history Of men and nations. At
last her health failed her and she
went abroad, and halted in Germany
for visit. She met a pleasant COM
panion, and he was we'll supplied
with the treasures of this world. The |
title of Count Won Staburg was his
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