Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-17

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no slender, neatly attired lady;
they lighted up with pleasure.
A woman would have noticed
that the bonnet, thought neat and
fresh, was not of the latest style,
and the mantle of last seasons fash
ions but men rarely observe such
things. All that st. John saw was
the graceful form and fair and
gentle face Of the wearer.
"Swcet Rose Lenox :" he thought,
"she looks as lovely and fragrant
as her name. Can her fresh and
guilenoss nature be so perverted as
to care for nothing but outward
show 2"
In the meantime Rose made a
few simple purchases, quito un-
conscious of the eyes that were fol-
lowing her every motion.
"Is that all, Miss Lcnnox ?" said
the clerk.
cali to-day"
"If you are thinking of getting q
dress, l viii show you something
that will suit YOU
"No trouble at all Miss" said the
clerk, unrollins the goods, and
spreading it out on the counter.
1t was heavy lustrous silk
brown with a CLINT of gold in it not
unlike the color of the soft hair
that shaded her forehead.
1t caught the eye of the Parker
girls, who were passing, and they
gathered eagerly around it.
cts just the sweetest thing l
ever saw" said the oldest cnthusi-
astically.
"Why don't you get it, Rose ?
You have nothing for the party
next Thursday, and its just what
you want"
"Only four dollars yard sug-
gested the clerk, gathering up the
heavy folds, so as to display it's
lustre and beauty.
There was not the slightest touch
of envy or regret in the soft blue
eyes that rested admiringly upon it.
at is very pretty and quite rca-
sonable, but l CANNOT AFFORD IT."
These words, spoken so quietly,
and with such an unconsciousness
that she was admitting anything
painful or humiliating, that with
the wonder it aroused in the hearts
of her companions was mingled an
involuntary respect, though it was
conduct they could have initiated
and but vaguely comprchended.
st. John made inquiries in regard
to Mr.. LennoX the next day, and
learned that he had sustained some
heavy losses but was still supposed
to be doing n great business.
Presuming on former acquain-
taince, he resolved to call at his
house.
Despite the adulation he had re-
ceivcd and his really personal adj
vantagcs, st. John was no coXcomb,
and well knew that with a girl like
Rose LcnnoX he must stand on his
own individual merits. So, not
vcnturing to call for her who was
uppelmost in his thoughts, he was
shown into the family sitting room,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Lcnnox sat
with their Oldest children.
Rose was among them, and the
blush that mounted to her check,
the bright smile that she gave him,
rs their eyes met, spoke warmer
welcome than even n fathers eX-
tended hand and cordial greeting.
But having testified by her looks
rather than words her pleasure at
seeing him, Rose left tho entertain
ment to her parents, disappointed
as st. John was, he could not but
admire her utter unconsciousncss
his visit was intended for her, and
absence of all desire 10 attract his
notice. AS he talked with her
father, his eyes wandered to the
place where she sat sowing; noting
every expression of the pure,
young face even to the culver of
the golden brown lashes that slad-
ed the rose-tinted checks, especial
ly the sweet, womanly charm Of her
low, quiet tones and gentle move
ments.
Tho richest party robe never
looked half so lovely as that simple
homemade dress of brown merino,
worn with no ornament, save a
dainty ruflle Mt the wrist and
throat.
"You will be at Mrs. Dayton's