The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-01-11

ana with such an enllfe 4lHe0nc1OuS-
ness that she was admitting any
thing painful or humiliating, that
with the wonder it aroused ii the
hearts of her companions was ming
led an involuntary respect; though
it was conduct they could not have
initiated, and but vaguely compre-
hended.
st. John made inquiries in regard
to Mr.. Lennox the next day, and
learned that ne had sustained some
heavy losses, but was stiIl supposed
to be doing a good business.
Presuming on former aequaint-
ance, resolved to call at his house.
Despite the adulation he had re-
ceived and his really fine personal
advantages, st. John was no cox
comb, and well knew that with a girl
like Rose Lennox, he must stand on
his individual merits. So, not ven.
turing to call for her who was up
I permost in his thoughts, he was
shown into the family sitting room,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Lennox sat with
their elder children.
Rose was among them, and the
blush that mounted to her checks, j
the bright smile she gave him as
their eyes met, spoke a warmer wei |
come than even her fathers exten-
ded hand and cordial greeting.
But having testified, by looks
rather than words, her pleasure at
seeing him, Rose left the entertain
ment 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 ex-
preston of the pure, young face, /
even to the quiyers of the golden
brown lashes that shaded the rose
tinted checks, especially the sweet, |
womanly charm Of her low quiet (
tones and gentle movements.
The richest party robe never look
ed half so lovely as that simple,
home dress of brown merino, worn
with 30 ornament save a dainty
rufiie at the wrist and throat.
You will be at Mrs. Dayton to-
morrow evening" he contriYed to
sax as he took his leave.
''No, am not going"
A shade of disappointment cross
ed st. Johns face, almost imme
diately followed by a gleam of salts
faction as a happy thought struck
him.
The next evening Rose was sitting
in the parlor, quite by herself
der mother was up stairs with the
younger children, and her father
preparing to 60 ont.
Mr.. Lennox looking in upon her
a 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 care worn
face. |,
Mr.. Lennox laid his hand lovingly
upon her head.
MY blessingl IF I pass success
fully through this crisis it will be
owing to the strength that you have
given me-" Ii
Are things looking any brighter,
papa?"
a great deal brighter, my child.
You know I told you 1 could re- !
trieve my losses if 1 had time. Mr.
Hart, my principal creditor, has Of
fered to give me six months. 1t was
owing to something that NJ. 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 l
For the first time regrets mingled
with her thoughts, as they reverted
to the gathering, from which she had
been debarred.
i suppose lac viii be there, she
"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, 1 hope?7
said st. John, taking her unresisting /
land in his.
"Oh, no" she fsltered; Il was I
'nly surprised. 1 thought you
would be sure to be at Mrs. Dayton,s {
his evening"
"Shan 1 tel you why I did not !
go?' inquired Mr.. st. John, as he +.
.ook a seat by her side.
The checks Of Rose grew red be :
leath that earnest gaze as the flower I
rom which she was named.
Il was just thinking about you, !,
md wishing that could thank yoa
or the kindly office you performed :
or my father"
Il am going to ask him to perform :
j far more kindly one; to give tony :
leeping the brightest and sweetest :
-ose that ever bloomed. When he :
Lsks me what your wish IS, Oh, Rose .
what shall tell him. q
What Rose told him could be cast
y inferred by any one who looked :
n upon the two r few minutes later, +
md saw how quiet the hand of Rose b