The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-05-04

envy or regret iu thc son blue eyes ihai
rested admihugly upon IL.
D. Is very pretty and quite reasonable
too: but cannot afford H.
These words were spoken quietly, aud
with such an entire Inconsistencies that
She was admitting anything painful or
humiiiaang, that with the wonder it ar
reused Ia the hearts Of her companions
was mingled am involuntary respect
though it was conduct they could not
have initiated, and bat vaguely compre-
hcuded
ST. John made inquire, Ia regard to
Mr. Leuuox the next day, and learned
that be had sustained some heavy losses
but was still supposed to be doing a good
business.
Prcsumiug on former acquaintance he
resolved to call az his house.
Despite the adulation he had received
and his really fine personal advantages,
81. John was 10 coxcomb, and well knew
that with a girl like Rose LennoH he must
stand on bis individual merits. So, not
vcuturing 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 eldest
children.
Rose was among them, and the blush
that mounted to her check, the bright
smile she gave him, as their eyes met,
spoke a warmer welcome than even her
fathers extended hand and cordial greet
ing. z
But hayin. 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 but admire her utter
Inconsistencies that his visit was intend
/ ed for her, and absence of all desire to at
/ tract 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 quiv-
ers of golden brown lashes that shaded
( the rose-tinted check, especially the sweet
womanly charm Of her low, quiet tones
and gentle movement.
Therichest party robe never looked half
so lovely as that simple home dress Of
brown merino, worn with no ornament,
save dainty ruflle at the wrist and
/ throat
You will be at Mrs. Dayton's to-mor-
row evening? he contrived TO say as he
took his leave.
No, 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, 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 mo-
ment, as he passed through the hall.
DO you regret your decision in re-
gard to the party, my daughter
No, indeed, papa, returned Rose, smil-
, ing brightly into that care worn face.
Mr.. Lennox laid his hand lovingly on
her head.
My blessing! if l pass successful!
through this crisis it will be owing to tht
! strength that you have given me.
G Are things looking any brighter, papa
l a great deal brighter, my child. You
s know / told you that could retrieve m
losses if ! had time. Mr.. Hart, my prir
; cipal creditor, has offered to give me ST
c months. 1t was owing to something tina
l. Mr.. st. John said to him. He is a nobl
hearted young man. God bless him.
: The heart Of Rose echoed this wish, a
her father hurried away. For the fir
# time regrets mingled with her thoughts
# as they reverted to the gay gathering
= from which she had been dcbarrcd.
suppose he will be there, she mu
l. INJURED.
T. 4 gentleman to see Miss Rose, sal
! Katy, opening the door.
3 Rose lifted her eyes and the object I
y her thoughts stood before her
Not sorry to see me, hope? said 5
5. John, taking her unresistiug hand in hi
e Sorry? Rose turned her eyes arour
N that he might not see how softly radiar
l. they were.
Oh, no, she faltered; II YVES on
le surprised. thought you would be su
OF 10 be at Mr.. Dayton's this evening.
st Shall / tell YOU why did not 90 !
re quircd st. John. as he took a seat by b
rs side.
'e The checks Of Rose grew as red benca
that earnest gaze as the flower from whi
Vi. she was named.
-. was just thinking about you, al
=. wishing that I could thank you for t
kindly office you performed for my de
90. father.
Of am going TO ask him 10 perform (
~ me q far more kindly one; TO give TO Il
keeping the brightest and sweetest re
4 that ever bloomel When he asks !
what your wish is, Oh, Rose--if ! oou
IS say my Rose--what shall toll himl
iit What Rose told Linn could be easily
ferrcd by one who looked in upon the t.
De a few minutes later, and saw how quie
the head of Rose rcposed upon 81. I0h