Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-04-02

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girls. who were passing, and they
gathered eagerly around Il,
Its just the sweetest thing ! eveI
saw r. exclaimed the Oldest enlhu'
siaslleally. "Why don't you got Il
llOssg You have nothing for thS
party next Thursday, aud It's just
what you want"
"only four dollars a yard, sug'
gesied the clerk. gathering mp the
silk in heavy folds, 50 rs 10 display
its lusler aud beauty.
There was not tho slightest touch
OF envy or regret in the soit blue
eyes that rested admiringly upon IL
1T is very pretty, and quito rca'
sonable, too but IednROt afford Il.
These words were spoken quietly,
aud with such m entire unconscious
ness, that she was admitting any.
thing painful or humiliating, that
with tie Wonder ii aroused in tile
hearts Of her companions was min
gled an involuntary respect; though
Il was conduct that they could not
have Initiated, and but vaguely com
pretended.
St. Johns made inquiries in re.
gard 10 Mr.. LennoS tho next day,
aud learned that he had sustained
some heavy losses, but was still sup
posed to be doing n good business,
Prcsuming on his former aequaint-
ancc, hc resolved 10 call ut the house.
Despite the adulntion he had rc.
ccived, and his really fine personal
advantages, st. Johns was no cox.
comb, and well knew that with n
girl lllso Rose LcnnoX, ho mnst
stand on his individual merits. So,
not vonturing TO call for her, who
was uppcrmost in his thoughts, he
was shown into tho family sitting
room, where Mr.. and Mrs. Lcnnox
sat, with their three oldest children.
Rose was among them; and the
blush that mounted to her check,
tho bright smile she gavo him, ms
their eyes met, spoke II warmer wei
come than even her fathers extend
cd hand and cordial greeting. NJ.
But having testified, by looks
rather than words, her pleasure at
seeing him, Rose loft the entertain
mcnt of their guest TO her parents.
And, disappointed us st. Johns Was,
he could not but admire her utter
unconsciousnoss that lfis visit Was In
tended for her, and absence Of all
desire to attract hiH notice.
As he convcrscd with her father,
his eyes wandered to the place where
she sat, sewing; noting every OK
preston of tho pirc, young face,
even TO the quivcrs of the golden
brown lashcs that shaded the rosc-
tinted check, especially the sweet,
womanly charii Of her low, quiet
tones and gentle movements. IN
The richest party robe never idok-
cd half so lovely rs that simple
home dress of brown mcrino, worn
with no ornament, save q dainty
rutfic at the wrist and throat.
"You will be at Mrs. Dayton's to-
morrow ovening?' he contrivcd to
say, as he took his leave.
mo, am not going" f4
A shade of disappointment ct'oss-
ed St. Johns face, almost Immediate
ly followed by glcam of satisfac-
ton, as happy thought struck him.
The next evening Rose was sit,
ting in the pat'Ior, quito by herself.
Her mother was up stairs with
the younger clr'Idrcn, and her fa
thor preparing to 60 out. ~
Mr.. Lcnnox looked in upoh her n
moihcht, ms he pissed through the
hall.
"Do tod regret 5-oHf decisloti in
regard TO the party, my daughtcr?"
No, indeed, papa" returned
Rose, smiling brightly into that
carc-worn face: 'f
Mr.. LcnnoN hid his band loving
upon hcrh head.
"My blcssing!i if | pass success
fullythrough this crisis it will be
owing to the strength, the courage
that you have given mc."
"Arc things looking brighter,
papa ~. <G
IA great deal brighter, my child.
You know / told you that could
retrieve my losses 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. Hc is q no.
ble-hearted yotf'g man. Sod bless
him p
Tho 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 debarrcd.
s1supposc he will be there" she
murmurcd.
IA gentleman to SEQ Miss Rose, :"
said Katy, opening the door.
Rose lifted her eyes and the OBJ
ject Of her thoughts stood before her.
"Not sorry to see me, l hope p
said st. Johns, taking her anresiss-
ing band in his. 49,
Sorry2 Rose turncd her eyes
around, that he might not-sce how
softly radiant thew were.
"Oh, no" she faltcred "I-I was
only surprised. ! thosght' you
would be sure TO be at Mrs. Dayton s
this evening" ~
sshall / tell you why / did not
go7' inquired st. Johns, as he took
. seat by her side.
The checks Of Rose grew as red
beneath that earnest gaze as the
flower from whiehssbc was named
~ was inst thinking about tos,