The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-03-07
ROSE.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
00oHAT do you think of thatT'
WhW asked Harrison Compton, plac-

AH ing before his friend. Myle
Darlington, a picture, evidently tn
product of an amateur kodak feno
The picture in question represented
young girl scarcely out Of her teens
standing straight without the though
of posing, In the midst of trees AM
shrubbery. Her hands, clasped loosel,
before her, held a single rose; her hea'
was slightly raised, evidently in tn
act Of listening, while her eyes looke'
steadily, clearly up into the blue orb
of Myles harrington and held then
fascinated.
who is sheg' he asked, without lift
ing his eyes. Indeed, he seemed In
capable of removing his gaze from thu
picture.
"Her name Is Rose Parker" was the
reply. "She is staying with my cousin
Alice, and last night they were looking
over their snapshots, and l conhscatec
this one"
Rose" repeated his friend, as hi
held the picture from him a little. III
just suits her."
How do you known was the jesting
answer. you never saw her, did your
mo; but wish could meet her,
was the answer.
Thanks for the hint Come ovei
with me tomorrow night and wei
take the girls to the opera"
The invitation was gladly accepted
by Mr.. Darlington.
They drove to Miss Compton's home
and while they paused for moment IL
the hall delightful ringing laugh fel
upon their ears. The door opened, and
a young lady clad In white, the train Of
her gown flung over her arm, ran out
of the drawing-room almost into the
arms of Myles harrington.
A moment of awkward silence, and
then Harrison Compton introduced her
as Miss Parker.
To Myles harrington that evening
was a glimpse Of paradise. He remem
bered for days afterward how white
her shoulders were when he put hei
heavy cloak over them, how golden heI
hair was, and how dark her eyes. He
also discovered little dimple near the
left corner OF her mouth when she
laughed, which she did often.
One day Myles harrington went tc
one of the poorest parts Of the city tC
interview a witness in one of his cases
for Mr.. Darlington was lawyer of nc
small practice. He found the house
and went up the rickety stairs. On the
second fight he was met by young
lady who appeared to be in a grea
hurry.
Mr.. Darlington" she said, and h,
recognized Rose Parker; you're jus
In time. Little John has cut his arm
dreadfully, and you must go for tn,
doctor. There is one at No. AZ. Tel
him Miss Parker wants him. Hurry.
and In her excitemnt she gave him {
little push and ran quickly up tn,
stairs.
The doctor was found, and In a few
minutes they were back again into tn,
miserable room. Miss Parker, with /,
large bingham apron over her nea
tailor made suit, sat In a rocking chail
with young child In her arms. On ,
mean pallet on the side Of the room
lay woman evidently In the las
stages of consumption. and with he
lay the boy, John. Myles noticed how
we'll his little arm had been bandaged
and how familiar Miss Parker seemed
to be with his family.
shes our Rose" announced John
"our beautiful Rose" he said as sh,
smoothed back his hair. Mother her,
says she's an angel" but Rose quietl,
laid her hand upon her lips and he sale
no more.
"Now am going home" she said
brightly, land John Is going to be goot
and not worry mother about going I,
work tomorrow. I'll see about you
place." she said. as she went out, fol
lowed by Mr.. Darlington.
Once outside she was again the soci
ETY. bud. She talked of the last ball
the next dinner, etc.
"Why so silent?" she asked presently
glancing up at her tall companion.
II was thinking. Miss Parker, how
good you have been to these people,"
Good she said, looking at him II
surprise. ~ am not good to them. L
Is but justice. have more money thar
could ever spend myself. and thes,
people have none. What should l d,
but give them a mite? Besides, 1 Low,
to do it. and 1t is in a way selfishnes
that prompts me-
you selfish" said the man. 1.-THE,
called you their Rose. Do you know
that you have been to me sometime
Of a revelation? I formed, perhaps
hastily, an opinion of women long ago
deemed them selfish, hare-brainet
creatures, and until met you though
was right. Now l know that l an
wrong at least about one woman. Rose
| want you for my wife, and we will d,
together what you have been doinI
alone. VIII you consent?
For answer she held out to him will
smile that was more sweet thai
words the single rose she wore in he
coat, and he was satisfed.-New Yorl
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