Smyrna times., 1870-05-25

glrl IKE ItoSe LennOx, he must stand on his
individual merits so, not venturing to call
Tor her who was uppermOst in his thoughts. he
was shown INTO the family sitting-room, where
Mr.. and Mrs. I.ennox sat, with their three
oldest children.
Rose was among them; and the blush that
mounted to her cheek, the bright smile she
gave him, as their eyes met, spoke a warmer
welcome than even her tather's extended hand
and cordial greeting
But having testified, by looks rather than
words, her pleasure in seeing him. Rose loft
the entertainment of their guest to her parents
And, disappointed as St. Johns was. he could
not but admire her utter unconsciousness that
his visit was intended for her, and absence of
all desire to attract his notice
AS he cOnverScd with her father his avos
wandered to the place where she sat. sewin@
noting every expression of the pure. Young faces
even the qulvers of the golden brown lashes
that shaded the rose. tinted cheek especially
the sweet, wOmany charm of her low. quiet
tones and gentle movements.
The richest party robe never looked half so
lovely as that simple hOme-dress of brown me.
rlno, worn with no ornament, save a dainty
rutfie at the wrist and throat
will be at Mrs. Dayton's to morrow
evening"? he cOntrived to say, as he took his
leave" '0N -Ai'
" No, am not going"
A shade of disappointment crossed St.
Johns face, almost immediately followed hy =
geam OF satisfaction, as happy thought struck
him. 81 ''0N
The next evening Rose was sitting in the
parlOr, quite to herself
ner mother was up stairs with the younger
children, and her father preparing to 90 ou;.
hr. LennOx looked in upon her a moment
as he passed through the hall.
J., 10 you regret your decision in regard to
the party, my daughter?'
NO indeed, papa, returned Rose, smil-
ing brightly into the care worn face.
Mr. Lennox laid his hand lovingly upon her
My blessing if l pass successfully tbrouoh
this crisis it will be owing to the strength and
courage that you have given me-
Are things looking any brighter, apa ?"
A great deal brighter, my child You
know l told you that | could retrieve nv losse,
II had time; Mr.. Hart, my principal creditor.
has offered to give me six months If is owing
to something Mr.. St Johns said to him. He
him !"
The heart of Rose echoed this wish as her
Iather hurried away For the first time regrets
mingled with her thoughts as they reverted to
the gay gathering from which she had been de-
barred
l suppose he will be there" she murmur-
A gentleman to see Miss Rose, )" said Katy,
opening the door.
Kos" lifted her eyes and the object of her
thoughts stood before her.
Not sorry to see me, | hOpe?' said St.
Johns, taking her unresisting hand in his
Sorry? Rose turned her eyes around, that
he might not see how softly radiant they were.
Oh. no, II was only surprised. | thought
you would be sure to be at Mrs. Dayton's this
evening. was just thinking about you, and
wishing that | could thank you for the kindly
office you performed for my dear father"
= am going to ask him to perform for me a
more kindly one; to give to my keeping the
brightest and sweetest rose that ever boomed
When he asks me what your wish is, oh, Rose
ii | could only say nay Rose what Shall tel
him."
What Rose told him could be easily inferred
by any one who looked in upon the two few
minutes later, and saw how quietly the heaC
OF Rose repOsed upon st. Johns shoulder. a.
though 1t was the most natural resting place i
could find.
Rose was as modest as lovely
81 don't see how you came to choose me
Paul when surrounded by so many stylish anC
brilliant women"
"WhO would so gladly do their best to dis
slpatte. my fine fortune" returned St. Johns
laughing.
He then told Rose of the little scene he baC
witnessed in the store of 6 Lowering & Broth
ers And how he had resolved then an,
there to do his best to win her. who whe,
tempted to expenditures beyond her mean
had strength of mind to say "ICANNoT AF
FORD IT.