The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1871-09-27

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it's lustre and beauty.
There was not the slightest
touch of envy or regret in the soft
blue eyes that rested admiringly
upon it.
at is very pretty and quite rea-
sonable, too; but l cannot afford
it."
These words were spoken quiet
IL and with such an entire uncon-
sciousness that she was admitting
anything palnfal or humi!iating,
that with the wonder it aroused
in the hearts Of her companions
was mingled an involuntary re-
spect; though it was conduct they
could not have initiated, and but
vaguely comprehended.
St. John made inquiries in re-
gard to Mr.. Lennox the next day,
and learned that he had sustained
some heavy losses, but was still
supposed TO be doing a good bust
ness.
Presumiag on former acquaint-
ance he resolved to call at his
house.
Despite the adulaticn he had
received and his really fine per-
sonal advantages, St. John was no
coxcomb, and well knew that with
girl like Rose Lcnnox. he must
stand on bis individual merits.
So, not venturing to call for her
who Was uppermostin his thoughts,
no was shown into the family sit
ting-room, where Mr.. and Mrs.
Lennox sat, with their elder chill
drcn.
Rose was among them, and the
blush that mounted to her cheek,
the bright smile she gave him as
their eyes met, spoke q warmer
welcome than even her fathers
extended hand and cordial greet
ing.
But having testified, by looks
rather than words, her pleasure at
seeing him, Rose left the enter
tainmcnt Of their guest to her pa
rents. And, disappointed as St.
John was, he could not but admire
her utter unconsciousnes ness that his
visit was intended for her, and alb
scnce Of all desire to attract his
notice.
AS he conversed witt! her fnther,
his eyes wandered 20 the place
where she sat, sewing; noting
every expression ofthe pure, young
face, even to the quivers Of the
golden brown lashes that shaded
the rose tinted check, especially
the sweet, womanly charm Of her
low quiet tones and gentle move
ments.
The richest party robe never
looked half so lovely as that sim
pie, home dress of brown mcrino,
worn with no ornament, save 4
dainty ruffie at the wrist and
throat.
::You will be at Mrs. Dayton's
tomorrow EVENING"" he contrived
to say as he took his leave.
"No, am not going"
\ shade Of disappointment cross
cd St. Johns face, almost lmmcdl-
atcly followed by a gleam Of salts
faction as a happy thought struck
him.
The next evening Rose was sit
ting in the parlor qui:e by her
self:
Her mother was up stairs with
the younger children, and her IA
ther preparing to 20 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 daHgh-
ter ?"
"No indeed, papa" returned
Rose, smiling brightly into that
care worn face.
Mr.. Lennox laid his hand lov-
! inply upon her head.
"My blessing! If I pass success
fully through this crisis it will be
owing to the strength that you
have given me-"
"Are things looking any bright
er, papa?"
"a great deal brighter, my
child. You know I told you |
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. John said
to him. He is Il le-hearted
! young man. God bless him! y
The heart Of Rose echoed this
wish, as her father turned away.
| For the first time regrets mingled
with her thoughts, as they revert
ed to the gathering, from which
she had been debarred.
Il suppose he will be there: "
she murmured.
"a gentleman TO see Miss Rose,
said Kate, opening the door.
! Rose lifted her eyes and the OBJ
ject Of her thoughts stood before
her.
Not sorry to see me, I hope p
said St. John, taking her unres!st-
ing hand in his.
Sorry ?" Rose turned her eyes