The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-31
NEW BLOOMFIELD, Pa TUESDAY, DEoEMB11r 81 1

| something 10 measure her love by, l.
love you so much that can't measure
"God bless you, my white Rosel" ex-
claimed her protector, unwonted tears
| dimming his eyes.
The two drove about five miles through
the lovely green roads and lanes, and
then for half mile or so the houses dis
appeared, and they were shutin by over
arching trees that brushed the top of their
carriage.
Presently, through the sound of sweep
ing leaves, and bird-songs, and babblng
brooks, fell sudden clash of music that
seemed to come from the skies, "a chime
of bells, clear and sweet, set all the air
ringing about them.
With start and involuntary smile OF
delight, the little girl raised her eyes, and
saw, near by and high up over the trees,
the top of a square tower in which these
golden-toned bells were swinging.
1t appeared and disappeared like
vision, as their carriage spun over the
ground, and in minute more they turn
ed into broad highway and came outin
front of stately edifice, that stood back
with gardens, lawn, and an avenue in
front.
The building was lofty in itself, having
four stories with deep basement, and
consisted of square central edifice
with tower and cupalos, and two long
wings, and it was placed so as to have a
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on rise graduated into two deep ter
races.
Fine old trees stood in groups, adorn-
ing but not shading the house and
grounds too much; flowers bloomed in
beds around the terraces, and in large
garden vases placed on the walks; there
were glimpses of grapery, greenhouse,
and extensive gardens and orchard in
the rear of the buildings. Everything
was in exquisite order; and, early as it
was, the windows were all open, and the
curtains half drawn, having that look
which indicates that the rooms within
are arranged for the day.
The wide gate leading into the avenue
| was open and there Doctor Thayer en-
tered, drawing his horse back to walk,
and presently stopping for moment as
the sound of singing came through the
open windows of room in one of the
| wings.
" Listen !" he whispered.
And, with her pale cheeks against his
sleeve, Rose listened. A choir of female
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Holy Spirit.
| " Isn't that sweet, little one ?" asked
the gentleman, smiling to cheer the
child. You will hear singing like that
every day. And see what fine house
you will live in Don't you feel glad,
now, coming p'
Rose shook her head, unable utter q
word.
| Well, 1t can't be helped. We must
say good-by. Say it to me now, while
we are alone. Good.by, and God bless
you, my dear, sweet little white Rose"
He put his arm about her, and she
clung to him, silent, and trembling vio-
lently,-clung as though she would
never let him go, her small arms, clasp
ing his neck, her cold little forehead
pressed lovingly to his cheek.
"Good-byl" she whispered, after a
moment, and, in speaking, suddenly re-
leased him, sinking back in the carriage,
but holding his hand, which she kept
clasped to her neck, with her cheek
turned sideway, and pressed to it, = a
gesture expressive of adoring fondness.
es they reached the
central fight of steps that mounted the
first terrace, where Doctor Thayer fast
ened his horse, and, lifting Rose from
the carriage, led her up to the lofty por-
tico, and rang the door-bell. 1t was
answered presently by woman dressed
in garb of religicuse, who held the
door open, and silently motioned the
visitors to enter, conducting them across
a long, airy hall, of which the floor was
bare and white, into prettily furnished
parlor. There, having motioned the
doctor to a chair, and smilingly advanc-
ed stool for Rose, she stood with down
cast eyes, awaiting orders.
" I would like to see the SUPERIOR"
said the doctor.
"She is in the chapel now" the nun
answered, in low, soft voice, which
was in keeping with her gentle move
ments, and modest, downcast face. 81
will tell her IS soon as she comes out." "
The nun bowed slightly, and with