South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-07-08


he had sustained some heavy losses, but
was still supposed to be doing a good bust.
ness.
Presuming upon his former acquaintance,
he resolved TO call at the house
Despite the adulation be had received.
aud his really fine personal advantages,
ST. Johns was no coxcomb, and we'll knew
that with girl like Rose Lennox, he must
stand on bis individual merits So, not
venturiug to call for her, who was upper.
most in his thoughts, be was shown
into the family sitting-room, where Mr.
and Mrs. Lennox sat, with their three old
est children.
Rose was among them; and the blush
that mounted to her check, the brigh:
smile she gave him as their eyes met, spoke
a warmer welcome than even her fathers
extended hand and cordial greeting.
But having testified by look, rather than
words, her pleasure at seeing him, Rose
left the entertainment Of their guest to her
parents. And, disappointed as ST. Johns
was, he could not but admire her utter un-
consciousness that his visit was intended
for 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
sewing; 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, woman
ly charm of her low, quiet tones and gen.
tie movements.
The richest party robe never looked
half so lovely as that simple home dress of
brown merino, worn with no ornament save
a dainty ruffle at the wrist and throat.
you will be at Mrs. Dayton's to-mor-
row EVENING" he contrived to say, as he
took his leave.
'No, L am not going.'
A shade of disappointment crossed st.
Johns face almost Immediately followed by
a CLEAN of satisfaction, as happy thought
struck him.
The next evening Rose was sitting iu the
parlor, quite by herself.
Her mother was up stairs with the youn.
ger children, and her father preparing to
go out.
Mr.. Lcnnox looked in upon her mo-
ment, as he passed through the hall
DO you regret your decision in regard
to the party, my daughter I?
mo, indeed, papa returned Rose, smil.
ing brightly into that care-worn face.
Mr.. Lenpox laid his hand lovingly upon
her head.
My blessing If I pass successfully
through this crisis, it will he owing to the
strength, the courage you have given me-
'Arc things looking brighter, papa {?
"a great deal brighter, my child. You
know [ told you l could retrieve my loss.
es if had time. Mr.. Hart, my principal
creditor, has offered to give me six months
1t was owing to something that Mr.. ST.
Johns said to him. Ho is a noble hearted
young man. God bless him =
The heart Of Rose echoed this wish, rs
her father hurried away. For tho first time
regrets mingled with her thoughts, as they
reverted to the gay gathering from which
she had been debarred
Il suppose he will be there she muir.
INJURED.
"a gentleman to sec Miss Rose said
Katy, opening tho door.
Rose lifted her eyes and the object of
her thoughts stood before her.
Not sorry to see me, hope p said st.
Johns, taking her unTesistiDg hand in bis.
Sorry Rose turned her eyes around,
that he might not SEQ how softly radiant
they were
'Oh, no, she faliered IL was onIy
surprised. thought you would be sure
to be at Mrs. DaytoD's this evening.
Shall tell you why did not 20 p in
quired st. Johns, as he took a seat by her
side
The checks Of Rose grew as red beneath
shat earnest gaze os tho flower from which
she was named.
Il was just thinking about you, aud
wishing that j could thank you for the
kindly Office you performed for my dear
father
Il am going to ask him to perform for
mo far more kindly one TO give in.
to my keeping tho brightest and sweetest
Rose that ever bloomcd. When he asks
me what your wish is, oh, R0sc-if could
only say my Rose-what shall tell him p
What Rose told him could be easily in.
iercd by any one who looked in upon the
tEo a f5w minutes later, and saw how oui.
ely the head Of Rose roposcd upon St
Johns shoulder, as though il was tho most
natural resting place it could find
Rose was as modest as lovely.
q don't see how you came to choose me.
Paul, when surrounded by so many stylish /.
and brilliant women.
who would 30 gladly DO their best to
dissipaie, my fine fortune, returned ST. /
Johns, laughing.
lie then told Rose Of the little scene he (
bad witnessed in the store Of Lowering X /
brothers. And how be had resolved then /
and there, to do bis best to win her, who, /
"nen tempted 70 expenditures beyond her |
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