Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-04-12

tu anu MS really me ptfsOuAl AuNdu-
tages, st. John was no cOxcOmb, and
well knew that with q girl like Rose
LenuOx, he must stand on his tndi-
vidual merits. So, not venturing to
call for her who was uppermOst in
his thoughts, he was shown into the
family sitting-room, where Mr.. and
Mrs. LennoX sat with their oldest
children.
Rose was among them, and the
blush that mounted her cheek, the
bright 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 looks rath-
er than words, her pleasure at seeing
him, Rose left the entertainment Of
/ the guest to her parents. And, disap-
Z pointed as st. John was, he could not
but admire her utter Inconsistencies
hat his visit was intended for her,
and absence Of all desire to attract his
notice.
As he cOnversed with her father,
bis eyes wandered to the place where
she sat, sewing; noting every express
sion OF the pure, young face, even to
I the quivers Of the golden brown lash
I es that shaded the rose tinted cheek,
Z especially the sweet, wOmanly charm
/ Of her low quiet tone and gentle
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 ruffie at the
wrist and throat.
you will be at Mrs. DaytOn's to-
morrow evening ?" he eOntrived 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
a happy thought struck him.
The next evening Rose was sitting
in the parlor, quite BY herself.
Her mother was up stairs with the
younger children, and her father pre-
pairing to 60 out.
Mr.. LennOX looked in upon her a
moment as he passed through the
hall.
"Do you regret your decision in re-
gard TO the party, my daughter %
mo, indeed, papa, returned Rose
smiling brightly Into the care worn
face.
Mr.. Lennox laid his hand lovingly
upon her head.
My blessing III pass successful
ly through this crisis It will be owing
to the strength that you have give
me-"
"Are things looking any brighter,
papa?"
"a great deal brighter, my child.
You know told you / could retrieve
my losses if I had time. Mr.. Hart,
my principal creditor, has offered 10
give me six months Il was owing to
something that Mr.. st. John said to
him. He il 8 nebie-hearted young
man. 'tGOd bless him ~
The heart of Rose echoed thiswish,
as her father turned away. For the
first time regrets mingled with her
thoughts, as they reverted 70 the gath
ering, from which she had been de-
barred G
~ suppose he Will be there" she
murmured.
"a gentleman 10 see Miss Rose"
said Kate opening the door.
Rose lifted her eyes and the object
OF her thoughts stood before her.
mot sorry 70 see me, hope ?" said
st. John, taking her unresisting hand.
-"Sorry o. Rose turned her eyes
around that he might not see how
softly radiant they were.
sOh, No." she faltered; IL was
only surprised / Thought you wOnld |
be sure to be at Mr.. Dayton's this
evening""
a'sShall / tell you why I did not
GOT" inquired Mr.. st. John as he took /
q seat by her side. 4
The eheekof Rose grew red benesth 4
that earnest gaze as the Hover from (
which she was named .-...-
was just. thinking abont you, I
and wishing that ] could thank you /
for the kindly office you performed 1
for my dear father.
''I am going to ask him to perform ]
for me far more kindly one; TO give 4
to my keeping the brightest and /
sweetest rose that ever blO0med.-l
When he asks me what your wish Is,
oh Rose-ifI could only say my Rose 1
what shall tell him ?n
What Rose told him could be easily /
inferred BY one who looked in upon I
the two few minutes later, and saw
how quietly the heed Of Rose repOsed I
upon st. Jahnis shoulder, as though
Il was the most natural place 1t could
find. -
Rose was as modest as lovely.
II DON see hos- you came 10 choose
me, Paul, when surrounded by 50
many stylish and brilliant wOmen.p
"Who would 30 gladly do their best
to dissipate my fine fortune return
ed St John, laughing.
He then told Rose Of the little scene
he had witnessed IN the store Of ''LoY-
ering & Brothers. and he had resOlv-
ed then and there, TO do his best to
win her, who VIXEN tempted to expen-
ditures beyond her means had the
strength Of mind to say: 81 CANNOT
AFFORD IT.u