Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

These words were spoken quietly, al
with such an entire Inconsistencies, th'
she was admitting anything painful or HI
initiating, that with the wonder it aroused
the hearts of her companions was mingle
an involuntary respect; though it was cor
duct that they could not have initiated, an
but vaguely comprehended.
St. John made inquiries in regard to Nj
Lennox the next day and learned that b
had sustained some heavy losses, but wa
still supposed to be doing good usiness
Presuming on his former acquaintance h
resolved to call at the house.
Despite the adulation he had received
and his really fine personal advantages, St
Johns was no coxcomb, and we'll knew tina
with girl like Rose Lennox, he must stan'
on his Individual merits. So, not ventur
ing to call for her, who was uppermost Ii
his thoughts. he was shown into the famil,
sitting-room, where Mr.. and Mrs. Lennox
sat- with their three oldest children
Rose was among them and the blush
that mounted to her check, the bright smil,
she gave him, as their eyes met, spoke ,
warmer welcome than even her fathers ex
tended hand and cordial greeting.
But having testified, by look rather thar
words, her pleasure at seeing him, Rose LEFT
the entertainment of their guest to her pa
rents And, disappointed as St. Johns was
he could not but admire her utter uncon-
seriousness that his visit was intended fol-
her, and absence of all desire to attract his
notice.
As he conversed with her father, his eyes
wandered to the place where she sat, sew
ing; noting every expression of the pure,
young face, even the quivers Of the golden
brown ,lashes that shaded the rose. tinted
cheek, especially the sweet, womanly charm
of her low, quiet tones and gentle move
ment.
The richest party robe never looked half
SO lovely as that simple home dress Of brown
merino, worn with no ornament, save a
dainty rufhe at the wrist and throat.
you will be at Mrs. Dayton's to-mor-
row evening 2 he contrived to say, as he
took his leave.
No, am not going
A shade of disappointment crossed St.
Johns face almost Immediately followed by
CLEAN of satisfaction, as happy thought
struck him.
That next evening Rose was sitting in
the parlor, quite by herself.
Her mother was up stairs with the yeung-
er children, and her father preparing to 60
out.
Mr.. Lennox looked in upon her mo-
ment, as he passed through the hall
DO you regret your decision in regard
to the party, my daughter?'
NO, indeed papa returned Rose, smil-
ing brightly into that care worn face
Mr.. Lennox laid his hand lovingly upon
her head
My blessing if pass successfully
through this crisis it will be owing to the
strength, the courage that you have given
me-
Are things looking brighter, papa p
"A great deal brighter, my child. You
know I told you that could retrieve nv
losses if I had time. Mr. Hart, my princi-
pal creditor, has offered to give me six
months. It was owing to something that
Mr.. St. Johns said to him. He is a noble
hearted young man. God bless him ?
The heart of Rose echoed this wish, as
her father hurried away. For the first time
regrets mingled with her thoughts, as they
reverted to the gay gathering, from which
she had been debarred
I suppose he will be there she MUIR
med
"A gentleman to see Miss Rose said
Katy, opening the door
Rose lifted her eyes and the object of her
thought stood before her
Not sorry to see me I hope? p 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. she faltered IL was only
surprised | thought you would be sure to
be at Mrs. Dayton's this evening"
Shall tell you why [ did not 60 g in
CURED St. Johns, as he took seat by her
side
The checks of Rose grew as red beneath
that earnest gaze as the flower from which
she was named
I was just thinking about you, and
wishing that I could thank you for the kind
ly office you reformed for my dear father
L am going to ask him to perform for
me far more kindly one to give 10 my
keeping the brightest and sweetest rose
that ever bloomed When he asks me
what your wish is, oh, Rose-ifI could only
say my Rose-what shall tell him 2
What Rose told him could be easily in
ferred by any one who looked in upon the
two few minutes later, and saw how
quietly the head of Rose reposed upon St
Johns shoulder, as though it was the mos
natural resting place it could find.
hose was as modest as lovely.
I don't see how you came to choose nc
Paul, when surrounded by so many stylish
and brilliant women
Who would so gladly do their best t.
dissipate my fine fortune returned St
Johns, laughing
He then told Rose of the little scene h,
had witnessed in the store of Lowering
Brothers, And how he had resolved, the1
and there, to do his best to win her, who
when tempted to expenditures beyond he,
means, had the strength and mind to say
I CANNOT AFFORD IT.
Loyalty VS.. DisEoyalty.
we tender our warmest sympathies to the
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