Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-07-06
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It was a heavy, lustrous silk
brown with CLINT of gold in it moi
unlike the color Of the soft hair that
shaded her forehead.
1t caught. the eye of the Parker
girls who were passing, and they
gathered eagerly around it.
It's just the sweetest thing I ever
saw !" exclaimed the eldest, enthu-
siastically. +" Why don'tyou get it,
Rose You have nothing for the par
ty next Thursday, and it's just what
you want.
"Only four dollars yard" sug-
gested the clerk, gathering up the
silk in heavy folds, so as to display
its lustre and beauty.
There was not the slightest touch of
envy or regret in the soft blue eyes
that rested admiringly upon it.
"It is very pretty and quite rea-
sonable, too; but I cannot afford it. F"
These words were spoken quietly
and with such an entire unconscious
ness that she was admitting anything
painful or humiliating, that with the
wonder it aroused in the hearts Of
her companions was mingled an in
voluntary respect; though it was
conduct they could not have initiated,
and but vaguely comprehended.
st. John made inquiries in regard
to Mr.. Lennox the next day, and
learned that he had sustained some
heavy losses, but was still supposed
to be doing a good business.
Presuming on former acquaintance,
he resolved to call at his house.
Despite the adulation he had re-
ceived and his really fine personal
advantages, st. John was no coxcomb,
and we'll knew that with girl like
Rose Lennox, he must stand on his
individual merits. So, not ventu-
ring to call for her who was upper
most in his thoughts, he was ahowp
into the family sitting-room, where
Mr.. and Mrs. Lennox sat, with their
elder children.
Rose was among them, and the
blush that mounted to her cheek, the
bright smile she gave him as their
eyes met, spoke warmer welcome
than even her fathers extended hand
and cordial greeting.
But having testified, by looks ra-
ther than words, her pleasure at see-
ing him, Rose left the entertainment
of their guest to her parents. And,
disappointed as st. John was, he
could not but admire her utter ,un-
consciousness that his visit was inten-
ded 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; netting every express
sion of the pure, young face, even to
the quivers Of the golden brown LASH
es that shaded the rose tinted check,
especially the sweet, womanly charm
Of her low quiet tones and gentle
movements.
The richest party robe never look
ed Lalf so lovely rs 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 S to-
morrow evening ?" he contrived to
say as he took his leave.
"No, an not going"
A shcae of disappointment crossed
St. Johns face, almost Immediately
followed by gleam of satisfaction as
q 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 go out.
Mr. Lennox looked in upon her a
moment as he passed through the
hall.
Do you regret your decision in
regard to the party, my daughter !?
q No indeed, papa, returned Rose,
smiling brightly into that care worn
face.
Mr.. Lennox laid his hand lovingly
upon her head.
'"My blessingl If I pass success
fully through this crisis it will be
owing to the strength that you have
given me.
Are things looking any brighter
papa?' IN,
You know i told you I could retrieve
my losses if I had time. Mr.. Hart
my principal creditor, has offered te
give me six months. 1t was owing
to something that Mr.. St. John sale
to him. He is noble-hearted young
man. God bless him y
The heart of Rose echoed this wish
as her father turned away. For thu
first time regrets mingled with .hel
thoughts, as they, reverted to the gath
ering, from which she had been debar
red.
II suppose be will be there" sh'
murmufed.
=" A gentleman to see Miss Rose,
said Kate, opening the door.
Rose lifted her eyes and the object
of her thoughts stood before her.
"Not sorry to see me, [ hope2
said st. John, taking her unresistint
hand in his,
Sorry?" Rose turned her eye
aror ri that he might not see hov
soft and radiant they were.
! "oh, no, she faltered q
WAS only surprised. I thought yol
would be sure to be at Mrs. Dayton
this evening.
, "Shall I tell you why I did no
go.?" inquired Mr.. st. John, as h
took seat by her side.
t The cheeks Of Rose grew red be
f, meath that earnest gaze as the fowe