Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
that it was already tenanted, and on coming
nearer, discovered Rose Melwood. She

was unconscious OF my approach, and
never saw sweeter subject for painter
than she was at that moment. She wa.
sitting upon the ground, with her lap full
Of flowers, and half-formed wreath living
beside her. Her bonnet had fallen back
upon her shoulders, and her long fail
hair was falling in rich clusters upon hel
neck; her small white hands were clasped
and her full blue eyes were turned towards
heaven, with an expression of perfect pu-
rlty, love and holiness. go, Miss Emilyv'
she exclaimed, as soon as she observed me,
sis not this beautiful! 1t seems just hea-
ven to me-" ut
go, Rosy dear! where did you find your
fowers!" exclaimed our companions, COM
ing up at this moment; swe have been
searching every where, and have not found
one."
"Oh! know their hiding-places," re-
piled Rose, smiling sssee here-will not
this be beautiful p she exclaimed, holding
up half woven wreath ssthis is for Julia
to wear on her birthday"
"But you are not going to her party ~
exclaimed one.
"Why, yes, of course I shall go,' re-
piled Rose, 81 know Julia expects me to
CO."
"But she told me yesterday she should
not invite YOU"
"Why not 2" inquired Rose, sorrowfully.
"Because," replied another, who seemed
somewhat vexed that Rose had found so
many flowers, "because she says she don't
want old Zeke's daughter at her party"
Never shall forget the expression which
passed over Roses countenance at these
words: its was not of anger, but of mingled
sorrow and resentment, which one expert
ences when they feel that they have been
undeservedly sighted by those they love.
She spoke not a word, but her eyes filled
with tears, and after moments silence,
she said, "Well, will send her the flowers
she will like them, am sure"
The truth was, Julia had heard, and
talked, and thought so much of her party,
that she had begun to imagine herself
much more important parsonage than she
had done before, and to think that she must
be somewhat select in her invitations; so
after some consideration, she decided that
it would sound very unaristocratic to have
it said that old Zeke's daughter was at her
party. Besides, she was year older than
Rose, which very much enhanced her own
importance, she thought; so, without con-
sulting her parents, she decided that Rose
Melwood should not come to her party.
But Julia little thought that by refusing
admittance to Rose she was depriving her
self and others of all enjoyment. But so it
was, for when all were assembled, there
seemed some one wanting. No one SEEM
ed happy, and each whispered to the other,
"I wish Rosy dear was here" and when
Frank Weston and two or three of his
school fellows came in to share in the sports,
nothing seemed to 60 right.
"Why, whese is Rosy dear 2" exclaim-
ed Frank in surprise, after looking around
the room.
'"Julia wouldn't have her here" exclaim-
ed half dozen voices.
81 should like to know, Miss Julia West
on, why you wouldn't have her here 2" in
quired Frank with spirit.
"Because didn't want her here" repli-
ed Julia, little tartly.
"Because she is old Zeke's daughter," re-
piled several voices.
"Well, wish, Julia, you were half as
good as old Zeke's daughter" exclaimed
Frank. 81 declare this is outrageous. She
shall come, or else don't stay here"
"Nor ], nor I,", exclaimed the other en-
bryo gentlemen. ..y
AT This moment Mrs. Weston entered
the room.
"Why, what does this mean 2" she ex-
claimed, 81 came to see how happy you
were, and really there is not one happy
face in the room; what is the matter!"
ssRosy dear is not here" exclaimed
dozen voices.
ssRosy not heres Why, what is the
reason :" inquired Mrs. Weston, in sur
prise. .y
"Why, Julia has acted like Ounce
She has not invited her." replied Frank.
"Not invited Rosy? Why, Julia, what
does this meanq thought surely you had
invited her."
Julia had by this time begun to repent
seriously of her conduct. The party which
she had looked forward to with SO much
happiness, had been, SO far, naught but
wfetchedness, and all in consequence Of
her foolish pride. So she acknowledged to
her mother the reason, and expressed her
At this moment light tap was heard at
the door, and little girl who lived neigh
Dor to Rose entered with beautiful wreath
in her hand, and presenting it to Julia, said,
''Rosy dear sent it to you."
The scent of the flowers filled the room,
and all gazed eagerly at such quantity of
flowers at that season. cb.ef g.n
"Oh! where did Rosy dear find them
| could not find one,o all exclaimed
"She always knew where the first Aow-
ers CREW." exclaimed one Of the boys. 10
"She always knew ten times more than
any other girl about everything," was the
rather ungallant reply Of Frank Weston.
Julia stood holding the wreath, looking
sorrowful and ashamed.
"My dear,n exclaimed Mrs. Weston,