heart as warm. Some little mementoes from her late pupils were most treasured. Two or three in particular, insignificant in themselves, were counted above silver or gold for their pathetic import. We will now leave the bride and groom to enjoy their honeymoon, while we look up some who have almost been forgotten. IT CHAPTER XXIX. WEDDING BELLS. Love is not to be reason'd down or lost Warms ev'ry vein, and beats in ev'ry pulse. -Addison's Cato. T will be remembered that when Mr. Charles Wheat first visited S- he met among others Clara Haywood, who won his heart at first sight. From that time forth he anticipated visiting that portion of the country with far more pleasure than when called upon to be the bearer of the sad tidings which first took him thither. Mr. Haywood soon after sold his place in W, and removed to the city, where he purchased a beautiful home upon one of the fashionable streets, and Charley Wheat was doubtless very glad of the change, as it brought his lady-love so much nearer to him. He did not restrict himself to one evening in the week, but went often and stayed long, and his companions voted him very much in love. He finally concluded to have her nearer to him still. He asked her to be his wife, and she, nothing loth, consented; so they were married and both made happy, and the next year the sign over the door of the great establishment read: occasionally visited W HAYWOOD & WHEAT, IMPORTERS. Brother Spooner had been ordained a minister of the gospel, and and preached to the faithful; but he never told them anything new. In fact, he had nothing new to tell them. He preached the same old doctrine, in the same, meaningless, stupid He made long prayers, claiming to have faith, and, doubtless, he tried to remove mountains by faith. But the smallest cobbles would not move an inch by all the faith he could bring to bear upon them manner. He exhorted them to love one another, and in that he set them an example, by loving all the pretty young ladies of his flock. He said he was sure of going to heaven, and ready and anxious to enter in through the pearly gates into the New Jerusalem, and leave this world of care and sorrow. But when he grew sick, and apparently the time approached when he might have an opportunity of trying the realities of that heavenly country, he always voted to stay a little longer. He was a good adviser, and if people would do as well as he told them they would be very good, and deserve about all he promised them. Donald Kent purchased the Ivers' place, and had his father and mother move there, and one of his sisters went with them. The neighbors all liked them and did all they could to make them contented and happy. That they succeeded there could have been no doubt, for they lived on the very best terms with all of them. Donald also did as he had promised his mother, with the rest of the family. In fact, the generosity and kindness of Donald Kent was talked of everywhere through the country. While in Boston his great abilities were admitted by those in and out the profession. The winter passed rapidly and pleasantly. Spring came, when it was proposed to make a flying trip to S. In order to be entirely independent and at liberty to go and come at his pleasure, Donald concluded to drive there instead of going by rail and stage. When he reached his father's they were in the midst of spring work. But, of course, everything was laid aside for the visitors. Donald was reminded of the time when he first came there as a boy, and of the great changes which had taken place. He went to the little room which he occupied, so near the roof that every raindrop could be distinctly heard. He laid down upon the little bed where had slept, and tried to realize the wonderful changes which had taken place. He had not lain there long when the gentle rain-drops began to patter, faster and faster, until he felt as though it were a dream, and, being tired, he fell asleep. He was missed in and about the house, and inquiry was made for him, but no one appeared to know where he had gone. He had been absent for an hour perhaps, when Mrs. Ivers in looking over the house came to his room, as it was always called. Stepping in she saw him up upon the bed She did not disturb him, but went and told Endura, who could scarcely bear to have him out of her sight. His wife went to him immediately, and putting her lips to his forehead kissed him fervently. Opening his eyes, he saw an angel of beauty an loveliness leaning over him. It was the spirit of his dream clothed in flesh. He clasped her to his breast and said: "My darling wife! God bless you! I thought it was a dream." "So it is, Donald, and I am the spirit of it more substantially clothed. So you may dream on; I will still be near you." The rain continued to fall, and Donald enjoyed it now all the more, since the reality of his beautiful dream was with him. As they sat there together listening to the steady patter upon the shingled roof, Donald, putting his arm lovingly around her, kissed her and said: "Shall I tell my little one a story?" Endura looked at him scarcely knowing what to say. At last, apparently recovering herself, she said," Anything, dear, from you cannot but be interesting. But you must not hide from me again." Donald began: "Years ago, I came to this house an awkward boy. I slept upon this bed. Upon this very pillow I rested my tired head. The rain pattered upon the roof as it does now. I was very lonely. I knew there was work for me to do. At night I came to bed dreading the morrow. The rain soothed me and I slept; I might have dreamed as I dreamt just now; but, like the sailor-boy's dream of home, awaking dispelled it. I went forth to labor. "I was kindly treated, and I gave kindness for kindness, which created in me something better and more noble. Whatever I did that was good and kind came back to me an hundred fold, which stimulated me to do better and better until I was astonished at myself. But I saw no way to lift myself above the position of a dependent, a servant to be commanded. Through your father's kind intercession and influence, I was selected and engaged to teach the district school. I improved every opportunity. I studied hard; I read Greek and Latin, and French and Spanish. To what purpose I did not know; I was anxious to learn and everything seemed to favor my doing so. New fields opened to me, one after another. I was offered positions. My friends tried to push me ahead. I went to Boston with a letter from your father to Mr. Stern, who had formerly been a classmate with him. "I presented the letter, and well I remember his words. He looked to me curiously and said: "The General speaks well of you, and we will see what we can do for you.' I was told to call the next day, which I did not fail to do, and was put at work writing some receipts. I did some copying and then I was given some comparatively unimportant matters to attend to, all of which I did to the apparent satisfaction of my principals. I was then intrusted with more important business which I discharged to the best of my abilities. My health gave way and I wrote to your father to know if I might come and work for him as I used to do. I came; you know what followed. I was very ill. Your mother cared for me as for her own son. "I recovered and returned to Boston to find awaiting me an important mission which I was at first reluctant to undertake; but, being pressed to do so, I finally agreed, with many misgivings, to do my best. New "I crossed the ocean, left behind me all my friends and the scenes so dear to memory, to become for a time an exile in a strange land. Fortune still favored me. I met and made other friends. scenes opened before me. A new life began. "Providentially, and I say it with reverence, my eyes were opened as by a miracle, and I saw, or thought I could see, the end as it finally was. Through it all, one sweet angel hovered near, and smiled approvingly upon every success. I was flattered by the great and entertained by the wealthy. I was courted and favored wherever my success became known. Beautiful ladies entertained me and showed me great preference. I felt proud of their respect. I felt honored by their attentions; but farther they had no effect upon me. There was one loved face and form that was ever with me; one which I could not forget. I did not try to forget her, but, on the contrary, my greatest happiness was in keeping her constantly with me. During this time your lover and affianced was taken from you. I knew him to be honorable and worthy, and my heart bled for you Your father's death followed close upon that of your affianced husband. It was then that my whole being went out to you in love and |