Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-07
M1LLERsBURG HOLMES COUNTY, O.. THURSDAY Dec T. 1871

| lneSe WOfuS were spoken quietly,
and with such an entire uncon-
seriousness that she was admitting
anything painful or humiliating,
that with the wonder it aroused in
the hearts of her companions, was
mingled an involuntary respect;
though it was conduct they could
not have initiated, butvaguely COM
pretended. ass.a -
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 acquaint-
ance he resolved to call at his home.
Despite the adulation he had re-
ceived, and the really fine personal
advantages, st. John was no cox
comb, and well knew that a girl like
Rose Lennox, he must stand on his
individual merits. So, not ventur-
ing to call for her who was upper
most in his thoughts, he was shown
into the family sitting room, where
Mr.. and Mrs. Lennox sat, with their
oldest children.
Rose was with 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
rather than by words, her pleasure
at seeing him, Rose left the enter
tainment of their guest to her par
ents. And, disappointed as St.
John was, he could not but admire
her unconsciousness 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 to the quivers of the gold
en- brown lashes that shaded the
rose tinted cheek, especially the
sweet, womanly charm of her low,
quiet tones 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
rufile at the wrist and throat.
You will be at the Dayton's to-
morrow EVENING"" he contrived to
say as he took his leave.
"No; 1 am not going.''
A shade of disappointment crossed
st. Johns face, almost Immediately
followed by a CLEAN of satisfaction
as a happy thought struck him.
The next evening Rose was sitting
in the parlor by herself.
Her mother was up stairs with the
younger children, and her father
prepared to go out. Mr.. Lennox
looked in upon her moment as he
passed through the hall.
"Do you regret your decision in
regard to the party, my daughter?'
"No, indeed, papa" returned
Rose, smiling brightly into that
care-worn face.
Mr.. Lennox laid his hand loving
ly upon her head.
"My blessing! If pass success
fully through this crisis it will be
owing to the strength that you have
given me-"
care things looking brighter,
papa2" a.
"a great deal brighter, my child.
You know L told you l could re-
trieve my losses if l had time. Mr..
Hart, my principal creditor, has Of
fered to give me six months. IT. was
owing to something that Mr.. st.
John said to him. He is a noble
hearted young man. God bless
him!'
The heart of Rose echoed this
wish as her father turned away. For
the first time regrets mingled with |
her thoughts, rs they reverted to
the gathering from which she had
been debarred. r.- -..
81 suppose he will be there" she
mnrmured. ...
"a gentleman to see Miss Rose,"
said Kate, opening the door.
Rose lifted her eyes, and the Oh
ject of her thoughts stood before
her. ..-....
"Not sorry to see me, hope"
said st. John, taking her unresist-
ing hand in his.
"Sorryr' Rose turned her eyes
around that he might just see how
softly radiant they were. "Oh, no"
she faltcred; "I-I was only sur
prised. 1 thought you would be
sure to be at Mrs. Dayton's this
evening"
"Shall 1 tell you why 1 did not
goT' inquired Mr.. st. John as he
took seat by her side.
The cheeks of Rose grew red be-
meath that earnest gaze as the flow
er for which she was named.
az was just thinking about you,
and wishing that could thank you |
for the kindly Office you performed
for my dear father. |
az am going to ask him to per-
form for me far more kindly one;
to give to my keeping the brightest
and sweetest rose that ever bloomed.
When he asks me what your wish is,
oh Rose-if 1 could only say my
rose-what shall tell himp
What Rose told him could be
easily inferred by any one who
looked in upon the two few min
utes later.