The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-03-27

interested in some article" supple
mcntcd Dell.
But that book of travels has ar
rived" said Rose, land just see the
fine illustrations in it."
"rhcy are beautiful, that's n fact.
remarked Bculah, looking at the book
her sister had opened; Il hadn't not
iced that it had como. Would Won like
me to read something from this,
auntie?'
"Yes, have heard that the descrip
tons of places init arc very fine. Lam
all attention, dear"
$50 am l." said Dell. II have been
longing To read that book, but, like
Bculah, didn't know it was here Some
how 1T takes Rose TO notice things"
Yes, pleasant things" quietly re-
marked Auntic Duryea, with an ex-
precision that the two girls failed to
understand. Rose had gone from the
room moment before.
The dinncr-bell rang while Bculah
was reading, and her two listeners ex-
pressed their regret that she should DO
interrupted even for SO delightful an
occupation as eating.
"How delicious these oysters arc!"
Rose remarked during the meal. 81
think no one can fry oysters like our
Annie"
"She needs to do something extra
we'll to make up for these potatoes,
they are so salty" complained Beulah.
They arc not too salty for me-" said
Dell, II like plenty of SALT but was
thinking that the bread isn't very good
to-day"
well, am like Rose" put in Mr.:
Marsdcn; 81 am enjoying the oysters
too much to notice Il defect in any
thing else; or perhaps l am particu-
larry hungry this evening"
just then Dell caught the same OK
preston on Auntic Duryea's face that
she had seen in the afternoon when
they were talking OF Rose. I'D like
to know what it means" she thought;
Somehow l feel that she doesn't OK
actly approve of Bculah and me-"
The next time Auntic Duryca was
alone with Mrs. Marsdcn she said:
well, sister, have made my choice"
You have? And it is-?'
Rose"
Mrs. Marsdcn looked amazed.
Rose? She repeated, as if She could
scarcely believe that she had heard
Alright
YES, it is Rose; and have discovered
that she has Il talent"
do you really mean it?"
81 do, indeed. If were anxious to
engage Il fine musician l should GER
tainly select Dell. If wanted Il com
panion who was to spend considerable
time reading to me, l should choose
Beulah. If l needed help in entertain
ing an evening company, should prob
ably want them both. But for a travel
ing companion, one who is to 20 about
with me from place 20 place, who is
TO associate intimately with me for so
long time, l certainly want the dear
girl who has 4 talent for looking on the
bright side, and seeing the pleasant
things OF life. She seems to fully
appreciate the good that she gets,
while the other two lose sight of their
blessings in finding out the things that
are wrong. OF course, notwithstand-
ing this fault, | have enjoyed the So
cicty of Dell and Bculah, and APP
preciatc the eXertions they have made
in my behalf; but for Il comfortable
companion. give inc CHEEKY little Rose"
oSC lhbO you urc right, luOuEnL-
fully replied Mrs. Marsden, land
wonder that / hadn't looked at the
matter in that light before. But we
shall miss Roses talent when she is
gone, for she has certainly been com
fort to us all"
There was no one in the family more
astonished than was Rose herself when
Auntie Duryca invited her to go abroad
for year.
at is so kind of you, auntie, " she
said, "and 1 certainly shall enjoy it
very much; but it seems strange that
you should select me. can't do much
of anything, you know"
eyes, you can; You can enjoy the
good things, and forget to complain Of
the bad"
a new light came into Dcll's face Mt
that moment. She understood it all
now, and knew that Auntic Duryca
was right.
That is Rose, exactly" she cried,
good-naturedly
yes; and while she's gone" added
Beulah, who also was taking in the
lesson, well have to make an effort
to emulate her example, or the house
won't be cndura bic. IS. Jennie Smith,
in Dcmorcsts Magazine.
Photographic Ghost.
If you sleep in the house of q wizard,