Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-09-07

and Ralph Loring entered with a port
folio under his arm.
SHOW CHEEKY the fire looks! 1t was
so chilly, riding, that one would have
said it was November, rather than
March. And you, Rose, are well?"
"You will not care for those" he
continued, as Rose took up the portfolio.
6 They are merely sketches, to be
worked up some day into pictures.
"l'n buy all your pictures now," ex-
claimed Rose, laughing. "How many
commissions shall give you! Of course,
I shall want my picture painted in a
great many different ways"
Ralph smiled. ssThat reminds me,
Rose. l have not yet offered my con-
gratulations on your good fortune"
She turned toward him quickly.
'sI thought you would have been glad !;
but from my very heart, 1 believe you
are all sorry. should think, from your
actions, that some deadly peril, some
unseen danger, lurked in nv good for
tune What is it, Ralph? do not ex-
actly understand
She did not wait for an answer, but
continued:
81 have always thought it would be
ter blessings. wherever one goes. How
can people help being better and nobler
for FTP Why, 1 feel that / could lift the
world with my wealth." IS
"Ah, Rose, the world is so large -
ayes, Ralph, but can make one lit
tie corner of it all happiness. l have
enough for that
:'There is the responsibility, too,
Rose.''
'sBut I don't feel at all weighed down
by it, as everyone seems to think l
should. On the contrary, [ accept it
joyfully. / rejoice in it. Then there is
something else, which am weak enough
to enjoy immensely. Everyone is so
polite and attentive. I'm person of
Immense importance now. Then, again,
there are the sweet children l had
their love and kisses when was poor,
and how happy 1 have made them all
by my little gifts. Better than all,
Ralph, 1 can help you now. Have you
heard of our plansP"
ssI simply heard, as I stopped a few
moments to get my letters, that you
were to accompany the Leland's on
their European trip"
Rose started to her feet and stood
before him, her hands clasped, and her
eyes sparkling.
sAnd you, Ralph, are to have the
dearest wish of your heart gratihed.
You are to 60 with us; to have every
advantage which the Old World can
give you. Why, what is the matterP
You do not look at all pleased"
eco, as a recipient of your bounty?
Neveri"
The young girl looked at him in utter
as he continued:
GAS much as hunger for the art
treasures of the Old World, would
rather starve without them than enjoy
them in that way"
"In what way?' she asked, rather
coldly.
"Did you for moment imagine,
Rose, that I would 90 abroad to con-
tinue my studies at your expense?'
She did not answer, and Ralph added:
i" Is it possible that Judge Leland ap-
proved of such planp" @
Ralph, you do not understand.
am to give you certain amount; it is
to be your own, to do with as you
please"
"Worse and worse. How dared you,
Rose, think so meanly of me? What
right had Judge Leland to hold such a
opinion of me? / would
lie, rather than advance one step in
my profession at your expense"
The tears stood in Roses eyes, but
she kept silent. - -
ssYou have it in your power, dear
Rose, to lift me-to be to me an inspira- |
ion; but not in that way; never in that |
vay.' 81
Her voice trembled, as she answered,
,imidly: s
ssFrom all this wealth of mine, from |
ny abundance, do you refuse to accept |
me little crumb? Oh, my playmate,
ny brother, is there any reason why |
7ou should not share my good fortune
IS you have my poverty? Had you
,een the one to inherit these riches,
md the poor one, this is not the way
n which / should have treated you.
Iou will let me do this for youP'' /
She laid her hand imploringly upon
lis arm; but he shook it off impatiently,
md the sternness of his face and voice
frightened her. - Z /
GAS you love me, Rose, never a word
f this again. In my poverty yet
etain my self-respect. For Gods sake,
ont rob me of that. There is but one
vay to success-by self-denial and UNI
iring labor. should not value it, if it
7ere gained by any other means. If I
m ever to study abroad, I must work
ny way there, as better men have done +
efore me. If there is to be peace
etween us, never allude to this subject
gain.''
She held out her hand, and clasping
with both of his, he said, sadly:
"Good-night, Rose"
"Good-night, Ralph
The young girl went to her room,
18th avague sense of pain and unrest.
8 she laid her head upon her pillow,
he murmured:
ssCan it be that they are right, after
Up Do riches bring care and sorrow,
lstead of pleasure? 1 was thousand :
mes happier before. What has changed
alph SOP Never before has he been
nkind or stern. If wealth is to make
lis difference, oh! give back my friend
nd let the riches 60"
And as the young man walked rapidly
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