Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06
Vol. 67.-3390. No. z.

rents. And, disappointed as 81. John was,
he could not but admire her utter unconscious.
ness that bis visit was intended for her, and
absence Of all desire TO attract his notice.
As he convcrsed with her father, his eyes
wandered to the place where she sat, sewing
noting every expression Of the pure, young
face, even the quivcrs Of the golden lashes
that shaded the rose.tinted cheek, especially
the womanly charm Of her low, quiet tones,
and gentle movements. The richest party
robe never looked half so oyclyas that simple
home dress Of brown morino, worn with no
ornament save a dainty ruiile at the neck ard
wrists.
" You will be at Mrs. Dayton's tomorrow
evening he contrived to say, as he took bis
leave.
mo- | am not going"
shade Of disappointment crossed st.
Johns face, almost Immediately followed by
a gleam 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 some Of the younger children and
her father preparing to 20 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 careworn face.
Mr.. Lcunox laid his hand lovingly upon
her head. My blessing If pass success.
fully through the crisis, it will be owing to
the strength that you have given me-
Are things looking brighter papa ?"
a great deal brighter my child. You
know | told you could retrieve my losses if
| had time. Mr.. Hart, my principal credit
or has offered to give me six months 1t was
owing to something Mr.. st. John said to
him. lie is 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 10 the gathering from which she
had been debarred
| suppose he will be there, shemurmur.
ed
\ 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.
J John, taking her unresistiug hand in his.
Sorry Rose turned her eyes around
that he might see how softly radiant they
were.
"Oh mo- she faltered Ill was only
surprised thought you would be sure to
be at Mrs. Dayton's this evening"
Shall tell you why | did not 20 ?"
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her side.
The checks Of Rose grew red beneath that
earnest gaze as the flower from which she
was named.
q" was just thinking about you, for the
kindly office you performed for my dear ia.
ther"
% am going to ask him toperform more
kindly one to give to my keeping the bright.
est and sweetest rose that ever bloomed.
When he asks me what your wish is, o Rose
If could only say my Rose-Yhat shall
tell him ?"
What Rose told him could be easily infer.
red by any one who looked in upon the two a
few moments later and saw how quietly the
head of Rose reposed upon ST. Johns shoul.
der, as though it were the most natural rest
ing-place it could find.
Rose was as modest as lovely.
don't see how you came to choose me,
Paul, when surrounded by so many stylish
and beautiful women"
, Who would gladly do their best to dissi.
> pate my fine fortune, returned st. John,
laughing.
e lie then told Rose of the little scene he
. had witnessed in the store Of 4" Lowering &
Brothers," and he had resolved, then ant
there, to do his best to win her, who, wher
tempted to expenditures beyond her means
f had the strength of mind to say, Il canno
r afford it,"