Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-06-13

bonnet. though neat and fresh, was not
of the latest stylc. and the mantle OF last
seasons fashion; but men rarely observe
such things. All that ST. John saw was
the graceful form, the lair aud gentle
face of the wearer.
Sweet Rose Lenox :" he thought. she
looks rs lovely and fragrant rs her tame!
Can her fresh and euiIelcss nature be so
perverted rs to care for not hing but out
side shows?"
In the meantime Ro Sc made few
small purchases, quite unconscious oi the
eyes that were following her every look
and motion.
lis that all, Miss Lennon" said the
clerk.
"All TO-DAY"
IF YOU were thinking of getting a
dress, can show YOU something that will
snit Won"
"As | canno, purchase, will not
trouble YOU" was the low and quiet re-
ply
mo trouble at ALL Miss" said the
clcrl unrollino the Goods. and spread
ing j, ont upon The countc,.
II was a heavy lusnous Silk-brown.
with , clint and cold in il. not unlike the
colo, of the soft hair tha, shaded her fore.
head
II caught the eve of the Parker girls
who were passing. anil they eagerly
gathered around il.
Its inst The sweetest thing ever
saw :" exclaimed the oldest enthusiasts
ally. "Why don't YOU get il Rose You
have nothing for The party next Thurs
day. and it's Just what YOU want
Only loul dollars yard, suggested
the clerk, gathering up the silk in heavy
ioldS, so as to display It's IusIre and
beauty.
There was not The Sllghtc>t t"nch oi
envy or regret IN tho soi'' blue eyes tha|
rested admIr'ngIy upon II.
III Is very pretty an" q""e r'"SoHao'e'
100 oht cannot AMOR" H.
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Despite the adulaIon he had received.
and his really fine personal advantages,
81. John MAS N" coNcomb' ana well Knew
that with a girl like Rose LennoN, he
must stand on his individual merits. 80.
not vcniufing 10 call Tor her who Was
uppermost in his thoughts. he was shown
into the family sitting room. where Mr..
and Mrs. LennoN SAL win ihcir children
Rose was among them, and the bright
blush that mounted Ia her check. the
bright smile She CAV" him rs their eyes
met, Spnk" : warmer welcome lhah even
her fathers extended hand and cordial
greeting
But having testified lH looks rather
than words. her pleasure ut seeing him.
Rose left the entertainment OF their guest
to hcr parents. And. disappointed us ST.
John was, he could not but admire her
utter unconsciousness that his visit was
intended for her and the absence of ali
desire to attract his notice.
"A he copvcrsed with her father. his
eyes wandered 20 the place where she sat
sewing noting every expression OF the
pure, young face, even to the quiver of
the golden. m.brown lashcs that shaded the
,ose.tinted check, especially the sweet,
womanly charm of her low, quiet tones
and gentle movements.
The richest party robe never looked
half 50 lovely as that simple h, me dress
Of brown merino. with no ornament,
sove = dainty ruflie at the wrist and
.L,,,
..yo, will ho -, Mrs D,v,on,s To-
n,o,rov .ve,ino ." he coptrived to saw
os he look his leave.
"No am not going"