Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-02-21

Tears gathered in the Old mans ewes.

and Philip motioned Rose and the
hous. .,keeper from the room. They
could hear his voice low and steady
and soothing; and when they returned,
Poilip went away, but that anxious, ca
ger, expression was gone from Mr. Cur
ney's eyes; and when, later. Rose ques-
toned Philip concerning her fathers
uneasiness, she got no satisfaction.
1t was then, in the days of her sor-
row, that the girl learned the real no.
bility and gentleness of Philip Grant
ley's heart Never was there such an
unwearying nurse as he.
He took all troublesome duties upon
himself. Rose gladly gave the reins Of
government into his steady hands.
Rose thought with a dreadful heart
sinking of his departure.
She broached the subject one day.
'Mr. Grantley,' she said, Il feel that
1t is selfish in us to lean % thoroughly
upon you. We must learn to do with
out you. Some time again. If you viii
visit us, when papa is better"
Her voice broke here; everything in
the future looked SO hopeless, aud she
knew herself to be young and inexperi-
enced.
He was watching her attentively,
with very gray eyes; and when she
paused he took her hand and drew her
unresistingly into the circle of his arm.
''Rose, do you want me to 90 awaye
She shook her head. She dared not
trust herself to speak.
'Rose. l will not attempt to disguise
from you the fact that your father will
never again be we'll Some time, per-
haps months hence, he may regain the
power OF his speech. But, Rose, he will
be an invalid always; and am going
to ask you to let me share with you the
care of him. He is dear to me, and l
stit him. Rose, dear little red Rose, !
want you for my own; we need each
other-don't you sec' Can you love ME
lttle?"
She was weeping wildly in his arms
now, and he waited for her to grow
calmer, and then led her into the sick
room.
Mr.. Gurney listened with such un-
mistakable rapture and assent in his
eyes, to the young mans story. that
Rose could not doubt what the desire
of his heart had been.
They were married very quietly few
weeks later; and then few words from
Mrs. Barton, the housekeeper, opened
Roses eyes.
$50 you are not to leave the old place
after all, Miss Rosea'
Leave the Hall? What do you mean,
Mrs. Rarton?'
Then MIR. Grantley has not told
you?''
Told me what?'
"Miss Rose, just before your fathers
illness, he had decided to sell the old
house, as he has met with heavy losses.
Mr. Grantley bought the place of him
in order that it might not 90 into the
market He has probably been keeping
this from you in order to save your feel
ings; and must say. Miss Rose"-witb
the respectful freedom of an old serv-
ant-''you have got one of the kindest-
hearted gentlemen in the country"
Rose went silently in search of her
husband. When she found him in the
library her face was very pale. and her
eyes very big.
Philip" she said. Il have just learn
Ell that this house belongs to YOU"
whats mine is yours, my dear; and
what's yours is -"
But Rose had thrown herself upon his
breast and was crying heartily.
''Philip! How rude. and unkind, and
ungencrous | have been to you, who
are so noble!'
SOFTLY. little one! You were always
my own red Rose; little thorny. per
haps. but that is the nature of roses.'