Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-08

rested admiringly upon it.
1t is very pretty, and quite reasona
able, too; but can't afford it.
These words were spoken quietly, ant
with such an entire Inconsistencies tina
she was admitting anything painful O
humiliating, that, with the wonder i
aroused in the hearts of her companions
was mingled in an involuntary respect
though it was conduct they could no
have intimated, and but vaguely compre
hended.
st. John made inquiries in regard t.
MIR. Lennox, the next day, and learned
that he had sustained some heavy losses
but was still supposed to be doing good
business.
Presuming on former acquaintance
he resolved to call at his house.
Despite the adulation he had received
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 venturing to call for her who was up
permost in his thoughts, he was shown
into the family sitting-room, where Mr..
and Mrs. Lennox sat with their eldest
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 greet
ing.
But, having testified by looks, rather
than words, her pleasure at seeing him,
Rose left the entertainment of their guest
TO her parents. And disappointed as
st. John was, he could not but admire
her utter Inconsistencies 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 the quivers of
the golden lashes that shaded the rose
tinted cheek, especially the womanly
charm of her low, quiet tones, and gen.
tie movements. The richest party robe
never looked half so lovely as that sim
pie home dress of brown merino, worn
with no ornament save dainty rutfle at
the neck and wrists.
You will be at Mrs. Dayton's to-mor-
row EVENING"" he contrived to say as he
took his leave.
No; I'm not going"
A shade of disappointment crossed St.
Johns face, almost Immediately followed
by gleam of satisfaction as happy
thought struck him.
The next evening, Rose was sitting in
the parlor, quite by herself. Her moth
er was up stairs with some of the Young
er children, and her father preparing to
60 out. Mr.. Lennox looked in upon her
moment, as he passed through the hall.
DO you regret your decision in re-
gard to the party, my daughter 2"
"No, indeed, papa" returned Rose,
smiling brightly into that careworn face.
Mr.. Lennox laid his hand lovingly up
on her head. "My blessing! If | pass
successfully through the crisis, it will be
owing to the strength you have given
me-"
"Are things looking brighter, papa ?"
"a great deal brighter, my child. You
know | told you / could retrieve my loss
es if | had time. Mr.. Hart, my princi-
pal creditor, has offered to give me six
months. 1t was owing to something 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,
as they reverted to the gathering, from
which she had been debarred.
:" / suppose he will be there" she mur-
INJURED.
"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, hope?" said
st. John, taking her unresisting hand in
his.
Sorry2 Rose turned her eyes around,
that he might see how softly radiant they
were.
"Oh, no." she faltered; eli was
only surprised; l thought you would be
sure to be at Mrs. Dayton's this even
ing"
"Shall / tell you why did not go ?"
inquired Mr.. st. John, as he took seat
by her side.
The cheeks of Rose grew red beneath |
that earnest gaze as the flower from
which she was named.
i was just thinking about you, for
the kindly office you performed for nv