Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-04-13
NJ corId not but admire her utter

he could not but admire her utter
Inconsistencies that his visit was
intended for her, and absence of all
desire to attract mis- notice.
AS he conversed with her father,
his eyes wanderd to the place where
she sat, sewing, noting every ex-
preston of the pure, young face,
even to the quivers of the golden
brown lashes that shaded the rose
tinted cheek, especially the sweet
womanly charm of her low, quiet
tones and gentle movements.
The richest party robe never look
Ell half so lovely as that simple
hOme-dress OF brown merino, worn
with no ornament, save a dainty ruff
fle at the wrist and throat.
"You will be at Mrs. Davton's to-
morrow evening ?'' he contrived to
say as he took his leave.
'TNO, am not going"
A shade Of disappointment cross
ed ST. Johns face, almost imme-
diately followed by gieam Of salts
faction as a happy thought struck
him.
The next evening Rose was sit.
ting in the parlOr, quite by herself.
Her mother was up stairs with
the younger children, and her IA
ther preparing to 90 out.
Mr.. Lennox looked 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 the care
worn face.
Mr.. Lennox laid his hand lovingly
upon her head.
''Ay blessing If pass successful
ly thro' this crisis il viii be owing
to the strength that you have given
me.
''Are things looking any brighter,
papa z"
"a great deal brighter, my child.
You know l told you that I could
retrieve my losses If had time. Mr..
Hart, my principal creditor, has Of
fered to give me six mOnths. It was
owing TO something that 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 hurried away
For the first time regrets mingled
with her thoughts, as they reverted
10 the gay gathering, from which
she had been debarred.
Il suppose he viii be there" she
murmured.
"a gentleman to sec Miss Rose"
said Katy, opening the door.
Rose lifted her eyes and the object
of her thoughts stood before her.
tNot sorry 10 see me, hope ?"
said st. John, taking her unresist-
ing hand in his.
Sorry Rose retuned her eyes
around that he might not see how
softly radiant they were.
"Oh no." =he faltered; "I--I was
only surprised. l Thoughts you
would be sure to be at Mrs. Day
toms this evening"
''Shall tell you why l did not
90 Z" inquired st. John, as he took
a seat by her side.
The checks OF Rose grew as red
beneath that earnest gaze as the
flower from which she was named.
81 was just thinking about you,
and wishing that / could thank you
for the kindly Office you performed
for my dear father.
for me a far more kindly one; to
give TO my keeping the brightest
and sweest rose that ever blOOmed.
When he asks me what your wish
is, oh, ROse-if could only say my
Rose-what shall tell him 20
What Rose told him could be easi-
ly inferred by any one who looked
in upon the two few minutes later,
and saw how quietly the head of
Rose reposed upon st. Johns shOul-
der, as though IL was the most na-
tural resting place il could find.
Rose was as modest as lovely.
81 don't see how you come TO
choose ne, Paul, when surrounded
by so many stylish and brilliant wo-
men,"
@Who would so gladly do their
best 10 dissipate my fine fortune"
returned St. John, laughing.
He then told Rose of the little
scene he had witnessed in the store
Of Lowering a. Brothers" j" and how
he had resolved, then and there, TO
DO his best TO win her, who when
tempted to expenditures beyond her
means had the strength of mind TO
say, 81 CANNOT AFFORD IT."