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Dinsmore, the proprietor of Roselands, was an old friend of her father, to whom he had been paying a visit, and finding Rose in delicate health, he had prevailed upon her parents to allow her to spend the winter months with his family in the more congenial clime of their Southern home.
"But now, girls, we must bestir ourselves and make ready for the day," added Mrs. Dinsmore. "You know the morning is to be spent by the whole connection at Pinegrove, and the afternoon at Roselands. It won't take you long to get ready, will it?" "No, only a few minutes," both answered, and she hurried away to complete her own preparations.
"Never, I think," said Rand abruptly; then after a moment's silent walking, "They should better clean these paths of snow. Mocket says a brig came in yesterday from the Indies; attacks on Neutral Trade and great storms at sea. I've a pipe of Madeira on the ocean that I hope will not go astray. I wish that some time you would send me by a wagon coming east antlers of elk for the hall at Roselands."
At Ion, Max played the part of host, taking Ralph up to his own bedroom to show him his books and other treasures, to the boys' work-room, out to the stables to see the horses, and about the grounds. To-day, at Roselands, it was Ralph's turn to entertain. He soon drew Max away from the company in the parlors, showed him the horses and dogs, then invited him to take a walk.
The Pinegrove party was a success, everybody enjoying it fully; the very young in playing games, the older ones strolling about the grounds, chatting, laughing, singing. The breakfast, quite a grand affair, was served about noon, and some two hours after it was over they all left the grove for Roselands.
He missed you very much when we went home, and often wished he was at Roselands again." "How is your hip now, Herbert?" asked Elsie, looking pityingly at the boy's pale face. "Oh! a great deal better, thank you. I can take quite long walks sometimes now, though I still limp, and cannot run and leap like other boys."
Farewells are always sad." "I value it for you," said Rand. "Have I not chafed, ever since July, to see you in so poor a place? Roselands is not ideal, but it is a fairer nest for my bird than that we've left!" Jacqueline laughed. "'Roselands is not ideal! I think Roselands quite grand enough! Oh, Lewis, Lewis, how high you build! Take care of the upper winds!" "I'll build firmly," he answered.
"Ah, the recovery of the darlings is one of the many mercies we have to be thankful for!" "Yes, Vi, and my heart is full of joy and gratitude to the Great Physician." At Roselands Mrs.
He looked around him. "And Roselands. This place has always had a charm. In the old days it was famed for hospitality for hospitality and for the beauty of its women." "In neither respect, sir, has it lost its reputation." Major Edward made a gesture of acquiescence. "I dare say not, sir, I dare say not. I am told that Republicans flock here. And Jacqueline is a beautiful woman.
"And don't forget that the doors are wide open to you at the Laurels," said Mr. Lacy. "At the Oaks also," said Mr. Dinsmore. And Calhoun Conly added, "And at Roselands; we shall expect frequent visits, and do our best for your entertainment; though unfortunately we have no little folks to be your companions." Evelyn acknowledged each invitation gracefully and in suitable words.
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