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otoop to labor when a home of ease and , affluence is waiting for you." j "Stoop! Whatever my mother and sis-! tor can do without degradation will not lower me m the estimation of any right minded person. Eustace haa no fears of . Lillian being degraded, and he can also offer her a home of ease, but he knows that for the present her firet duties keep her with her parents. If your pride re volts at my using a broom or engaging In any of the domestic avocations that fall to my mother's lot, then should I In time share your fortune your foolish pride will be just as much wounded to know all of us continued to labor, as we most probably will." "Oh, no, never, Rose! You do me in justice. It is but natural, loving you aa I do, that I should long to protect you from all hardships. Your friends, though not disgraced by labor, would never have sought it as an advisable change. Con cent to an immediate marriage, darling. If you will but yield to this request, I know that your father will not refuse. Let me take you to my mother, show you our beautiful home, and when your parents are settled we will visit them be fore I install you mistress of the little cottage now building for you." Her parents, George and Dunbar, all listened without interruption and with beating hearts, for they felt that the cri sis was not far distant, and Rose's un natural pallor indicated a strife m her own mind beyond and distinct from that natural to her lover's petition. The si lence was but for a moment, and then, though her cheek was deadly pale, her voice was firm and clear, but its birdlike tones were wanting. "Jasper, let this subject rest for the You know well, if you will do me justice, that I do not thwart your wishes from any foolish coyness. We are both young, and our youth was the reason why my parents and your own wish our union deferred two years, and we recognized the wisdom of their unit ed judgment. Six months only of that time have passed, and instead of my fa ther's losses changing the plan first adopt ed my respect and filial affection make it now an imperative duty. I should de spise myself, and so would you m a short time, if I yielded to your present im pulses to avoid what you call hardship, out which I name pleasure. "Do not interrupt me, my friend. There is something else which I must say, and you must hear me patiently. A few months, perhaps weeks, will deter mine if peace is to continue m all our borders. Until this question is settled \ I remain 'among my own people.' Hear mo yet a moment longer," and she caught hie hand while she trembled like an aspen leaf, "dear Jasper, hear me. I have not understood you of late. I had thought your whole heart so full of patriotism that no local attachments could make you swerve. But within a few days—oh, Jasper—l ask no question, wish for no explanation now. I will, I do trust your patriotism, and to prove my trust before all here I promise, and I know my parents will not gainsay the | pledge. Should this bitterness end m war, no matter how soon, my brothers •will, I know, be ready to enlist m th* first call —and you?" Ah! who could re sist the pleading look of agony she beni upon that face, disfigured by so many conflicting emotions? "And you, beloved, will spring to arms. with them to fight together under ou* dear old flag for justice and freedom, With all my heart I will bid you god speed, and, father, the day my brothers and Jasper march to the rescue I solemn* ly promise to become his wife!" "Amenl with all our hearts," said her parents m one breath, but Grenville clasped her a moment to his breast, ex claiming; "Rose! Rose! You tempt and try me fearfully, but this is idle enthusiasm. There is no war, probably will be none, unless the north" "Oh, let us drop this subject." said Rose. "You understand me. And as 1 have said, God is my witness, so will 1 do. When the time of trial comes, and come it will, you are too good, too noble, t© be found wanting." "But hear me, Rose! You must and ! will! Should we be involve! m war, why must I join m the contest? Consent to be mine now and let us revisit to gether m the old world the scenes yois: have so often described." "And this to me! To me! Oh, Jasper!" And clasping her hands tightly over her eyes—m tones so childlike and piteous— "but I did not understand you. I dream. I did not hear you. You did but jest to try me. Let it pass. You need not ex plain," she continued to moan. A moment's pause, and then a great change passed over her. With head erect and eyes as keen and resolute as a mar tial hero she said: "There needs no more words. You must know I would never join hands with one who could leave his country or remain idle In time of peril. A scorn equaled o»ly by what I should feel for a traitor would annihilate every emotion of love from my heart. But I must say good night to all. Remember," laying hex hand tenderly on Jasper's arm, "I know this is but sport, rather cruel, but I trust you all the same, and you will not fail me when the trial comes. For my sake let me ask that no more be said on this subject tonight." Grenville rose as she left the room, evi dently with the design of replying, but waving a good night kiss to all she passed from her friends to her own chamber. An awkward pause succeeded, but among the gentlemen each face wore a look of mistrust and scorn, while Mrs. Newton and Lillian's heads were bowed m sorrow. In vain Jasper tried to assume a care lees and indifferent air, and soon mutter ing something of a forgotten engage ment he departed. A few minutes of gloomy silence fol-. lowed his departure, but Rose's request was constantly m their minds, and no al lusion was made to the painful scene, but that m their hearts he now stood re vealed there could be no doubt. Mr. Newton made a few remarks about some business, and then Dunbar took his leave, ' t and the family separated for the night. As Ralph passed from the room his fa-

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ther noticed his greatly excited manner and said a few soothing words to him and earnestly enjoined upon all the ne cessity of strict self government for Rose's sake, assuring them that it \va3 m hia opinion the better policy to wait pa tiently for the final result, which could not be far distant. Poor Rose I As soon as the closing door hid her from view all excitement died away, and like one stunned and be wildered by some fearful blow she crept up to her room and mechanically seated herself there. With hands tightly clasped m her lap and stony eyes, she sat as pale and motionless almost as the dead till her tender mother's kiss roused her from this sad stupor, and she found relief m a passionate flood of tears.

"Be still hopeful, Boae, my precious one! All will yet be light." "Yes, I know it," she said wearily, "but please let us not speak of it. Kiss me good night, dear mother. I will re tire"' CHAPTER X. The next morning Rose met the family at breakfast, paler and more quiet than usual, but perfectly self possessed. The loving hearts around her needed no words to teach them that all allusion to the painful conversations of the previous evening should be avoided. Lillian proposed that Rose should ac company her mother on the exploring expedition, alleging that Rose's taste and judgment would be more adapted to the taste of the whole family than her own. The proud girl divined at once her sis ter's real meaning, and with heightened color and contracted brow shrank as from a blow. Her mother came to her rescue, remarking quietly she preferred Lillian should go, as Rose could more I advantageously aid m superintending various changes at home that should be arranged at once and m which hei brothers could be effective assistants, judging, with her usual sagacity, even laborious employment for the comfort and welfare of the family would be the most certain cordial for her wounded spirits. Those sent to spy out the land re turned m the afternoon and brought back a most enthusiastic report of the beauties of the place, its great capacity for profitable employment, the conven ience of the house and outbuildings, so arranged as to save much labor, and therefore peculiarly desirable m their estimation, as it was well understood they must dispense with servants. In deed, Mrs. Newton told her husband it was the facsimile of such a place as they had often dreamed over. The prospects this glowing report opened were so m unison with the natural taste and good judgment of the whole family, giving a field for the working of each individual and peculiar talent, thai nothing remained but to hasten the busi ness arrangement between Mr. Dunbar and Mr. Newton and enter at once upon their labors. The good wife and mother thought that no repairs were necessary but such as could be better attended to •when on the ground. Mr. Newton then offered to take a leaee of the property for a certain number of years, paying a rent equal to that paid m the vicinity for farming property, the papers to be at once drawn up aad powession taken im mediately. Dunbar, on the contrary, urged that he should so soon deprive them of Lillian's aid it was only fair that rent should be considered but a proper equivalent from himself and his Lilly for the loss of their valuable services. He was interrupted by an outburst of merriment, started of oourse by Ralph at Eustace's expense, for his high esti mate of their capabilities, m which even Rose joined witfi something of her usual sparkling repartee. But Dunbar was not to be silenced, even though his gentle Lilly was leagued against him. Mr. Newton finally replied that no argu ments would avail. He must enter upon his work according to his own ideas of independent action or not at all. A few days saw all the changes com pleted. The splendid mansion where the Newtons had passed bo many happy hours was transferred to other hands, not without natural regrets, but without a murmur. Selecting such articles as would suit their altered circumstances, the family removed Immediately to their new home, leaving such property as they oould claim to be sold at auction. When all was sold and fully settled, Mr. New ton was thankful to find that between $4,000 and $5,000 clear remained m his hands, besides the unpretentious furnish ings of the farm home and the expenses of removal. Part of this money he at once safely invested, reserving only what would supply their wants till they might hope to receive something available from the farm, having also purchased from Eustace the stock and farming imple ments he had secured with the place. A very honest and efficient farmer, who had for some years lived m a little cottage near by and superintended the • work, was also retained, Mr. Newton being aware that he should economize by securing trusty and experienced farm laborers till such time as he might Eope to acquire the requisite knowledge him self. During the coining winter, while engrossed m such preparatory labor as every farmer understands is essential for summer operations, he would at the same time become familiar with both theoretical and practical agriculture.

The storm that threatened Rose's peace had quietly subsided, and her spirits rose

To be continued

With hands tightly clasped m her lap.

TEE ASFBtJRTON GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, MAY 4, i&9s

Printed *od published by Hxhby Willis, of Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tor*, at their Printing Offioe, Burnett Street, Aehburton, THURSDAY, May 4, 1899





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