. Seven daughters . f choice flowers on oneVvindow-sill, and I went to inspect it. 272 SEVEN DAUGHTERS. .. Wliy, I did not know you had an azalia,I exclaimed in surprise. I have not. They — Mr. Fairlie brought them over, said gravely. He comforts himself withflowers and birds and kittens. Harmless dissi-pation for a young man. I felt mischievous enough to add,— And Jen-nie, but delicacy forbade me. But I was ever anybody deserved a good husband it wasJennie Ryder. Then I went on to Mrs. Aitkens. She keptme until dusk. I was hurrying home in thecold March twilight and had j
. Seven daughters . f choice flowers on oneVvindow-sill, and I went to inspect it. 272 SEVEN DAUGHTERS. .. Wliy, I did not know you had an azalia,I exclaimed in surprise. I have not. They — Mr. Fairlie brought them over, said gravely. He comforts himself withflowers and birds and kittens. Harmless dissi-pation for a young man. I felt mischievous enough to add,— And Jen-nie, but delicacy forbade me. But I was ever anybody deserved a good husband it wasJennie Ryder. Then I went on to Mrs. Aitkens. She keptme until dusk. I was hurrying home in thecold March twilight and had just passed theChurch when some one from across the streetpaused and eyed me sharply. It was not afamiliar face I thought, and went on. The per-son came over which made me quicken my steps. Miss Rose, a voice said huskily, Miss En- dicott! I turned and stood an instant, speechless withsurprise. When I could get my breath I heldout both hands and said —Oh, Louis Duncan I Then you dont quite--hate the sight ofme?. MEETING OF ROSE AND Louis DUNCAN. Page 272. u SETEX DAUGHTERS. 273 If you only knew, I answered eagerly.— If you could know how anxious every one hasfelt, and how thankful we all are that you arealive ! O, come home with me! Thankful! I had better be dead! But Iam not. He was very thin and pale, and had a worn,tired look. My heart ached for him. No, I said, it is better that you are has been searching for you. He washere last week. Louis turned deadly pale at that. Come, I urged. I have been haunting your house all theafternoon. I thought I should have to go with-out seeing you. You have heard — of course. Everything, I believe. I know how Stephen feels. His life hasbeen so perfect! His temper is angelic ! Andyet Rose- -I did mean to do better. I re-solved— In your own strength ; I said softly. Godlet you see how weak that was. And yet youmust not be cast down. Even Christians haveto try many times. But there is the God saves to the
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