The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1871-10-07

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He turned eagerly iudtth63l direction
whence il proceeded and as his rested
upon q slender, neatly attired lady, they
lighted up with pleasure. -, vi,.a
d woman would have noticed sthatthe
bonnet, though neat and freshy was not
of the latest style, and the -maa.le-ee-last
seasons fashion; but men rarely observe
such things. All that st. John saw was
the graceful form, the fair and gentle
face Of the wearer.sa i Z &
"Sweet Rose Lennox !' he thought,
"she looks as lovely and fragrant as her
name ! Can her fresh apd gnileless ma
ture be so perverted as to care for moth
ing but out,;ard show Pr
In the meantime Rose made n, few
simple purchases, quite unconscious Of
tie eyes that were following her. every
look and motion. M III VI
sis that all, Miss Lcnnox 2" said the
clerk. 2leg Il
"All today ~
eff you were thinking of getting
dress, can show you something that
will suit you" i j., il nl
Gas l cannot purchase, Il will not
trouble you." was the low and quiet re.
ply. & ss$s 35552l J
"No trouble at all, Miss" said the
clerk unrolling the goods, and spreading
it out upon the counter.
1t was heavy, lustrous silk-brown
with CLINT of gold in it not unlike the
color Of the soft hair that shaded her
forehead. fv5
1t caught the eye OF the Parker girls
who were passing, aud they gathered
eagerly around it. ,r
"1t's just the sweetest thing ever
saw ]" exclaimed the eldest, enthusiast
cal'y. "Why don't you get it, Rose
You have nothing for the party next
Thursday, and it's just what you want"
Only four dollars a yard" suggested
the clerk, gathering up the silk in heavy
.olds, so as to display its lustre and
beauty. N
There was not the slightest touch of
envy or regret i'll the soft blue eyes ,ha.
rested adniringly upon it.
sit is very pretty and quite reasona-
bic too; but l cannot afford it
These words were spoken quietly and
With such an entire Inconsistencies that
she was admitting anything painful or
humiliating, that with tho wonder it
aroused in the hearts Of her companions
was mingled an involuntary respect;
though it was conduct they could not
have inflated, and bnt vaguely conlpre-
fiended. ,-u
st. John made inquiries n regard to
MIR. Lennox the next day, and learned
that he had sustained some heavy losses,
but was sti supposed to be doug good
business.
Presuming on former acquaintance he
resolved TO call at his house. -ts
Despite the adulation he had received
and his really fine personal advantages,
st. John was no coxcomb, and well knew
that with girl like Rose Lcnnox, he
must staud on his individual 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 elder
children.
Rose was among them, and the blush
that mounted to her cheek, the bright
smiles she gave him as their eyes met,
spoke warmer welcome than even her
fathers extended hand and cordial greet
ing.
But having testified, BY looks rather
thn n 'sH"d" .:,- .'--.- '.. s.:,..:
Rose lsl. TIC entertainment of their
guest to her parents. And, disappoint-
ed as St. John was, he could not but
admire her utter unconsciousness that
his visit was intended for her, and ab.
sencc Of all desire to attract his notice
AS he converscd with her father. his
eyes wandered to the place where she
sat, sewing; noting every expression of
the pure. young face, even to the quiv.
ers of the golden brown lashes that
shaded the rose tinted cheek, especially
the sweet, womanly charm of her low
low quiet tones and gent movements.
The richest party robe never looked
half so lovely as that simple home dress
of brown merino, worn with no orna