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^osc that Saved 




By JEAN YELStW. 

ROSE PUBLISHING COMPANY. CHATTANOOGA. TENN. 

Price: Paper. 50 Cents; Cloth. $1.00. 



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ROSE THAT SAVED 



By jean YELSEW. 



A Photogram of Beauty 



OR, 



MARK AND LENA 



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CHATTANOOGA, TENN. 



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FLOWERS FOK THE SICK. 



72745 



Photo^ram of Beauty. 



(The Superintendent said : '' The pastor is requested to give this 
package to the ugliest teacher in the Sunday School.'') 



PREFACE. 

"This package" — now let's all keep cool- 

"I am told to give at last, 
^Ugliest teacher in the school !' 

Love's kind token from his class." 



Beauty can only be skin deep, 
Ugly ahvays strikes the bone; 

Beauty with Pride parades the street. 
Ugly hides hers(4f at home. 



Preface. 



Beauty is not half Avlint sho i^ooms, 
Deceitful, aiul yet so piy ! 

IJG,ly don't deceive, tlioiich she nunms 
Where she is she'll alwavs stav. 



Beauty is not face, skin nor eyes; 

Form, nor dress, nor gaudy wear; 
Jewels, and silks, nor painter's dyes, 

Toilet's fad witli l)raided hair. 



Ugly is not in flesh and bones, 

Wrinkles, and warts, and freckles; 

Kor pimples, and limps, grunts and groans, 
Nor want of shining shekels. 



Photogram of Beauty. 



Rosy cheeks, and golden tresses. 
Teeth of pearl, lips of beauty, 

Clothes alike in lovely dresses, 
All those who do their dutv. 



Sunbeams kiss thorns into roses; 

Brings diamonds out of coal— =- 
So Love — Heaven's wand — transposes 

Human hearts to beauty's gold ! 



Though form — the worst this side the poh 

The face unlike human kind, 
Beauty beams from within the soul, 

And makes human forms divine ! 



Preface. 



Thus beauty comes to all below 
Who shines with heavenly fire, 

And ugly turns to handsome's glow, 
If robed in Love's sweet attire. 



But Beauty into Ugly turns, 
Where sin has defiled the soul; 

The shapeless mass with vengeance burns, 
And flies beyond all control. 



Teachers all, let not this offend — 

I'll raise the white flag of truce- 
Beauty to all I now commend, 
And this token give, Best Use. 



To the Muse. 



A PRAYER. 



Sing of Ik'autyl now hear my sono- — 
Lest weary, will net keep yon Innir: 
Hail, ^fuse! my brush, and pen refine, 
That trnth may "low in ev'ry line. 



l^end aid in hrnsh, and colors fair, 

That fnrni or feature penciled there, 

Be clothed in virtue's noble grace. 

That when robed, she may charm our race. 



To the Muse. 



Give me, with Prophet's hand to trace, 
True image of her lovely face; 
To put on canvass, sure and fine. 
Her sweetest picture, form sublime ! 



To paint her image. Angel bright, 
Brush of sunbeams, cauA^ass of light; 
Use rainbow colors; then not done 
Till crowned all golden, like the sun. 



JSTow if it please you, give me time 
To paint the picture all in rhyme. 
And if her ir'iag:e is not fair. 
It shall not be for want of care. 



To the1J\htse. 



But beauty, seen by d if 'rent eyes, 
Differs as much as earth, and skies; 
One sees in flash, or dazzling hue: 
Others as God, and Angels do ! 



I've sought to see her giving bread, 
And in the many books I've read; 
Along the streets, through open door, 
Or giving food to starving poor. 



Among the rich, the gay, the wise. 

Clad in raiment of mild disguise. 

But found her most by sick one's bed. 

Or sad, with those who mourn'd their dead. 



10 To the Muse. 



Tt may be seen in bloom and flow'r, 
In gem, or star, or kingly pow'r; 
In word, and actions, thought, or life, 
But brightest shines in man, and wife. 



For in their union Psvche's brood. 
Immortals dAvell, botli bad and good ! 
Sun of full orb'd bliss, love's pure state, 
Making life true, and good, and great! 



And in that life of peace, and right, 
Guided by truth's unerring light — 
Clad in virtue's glittering sheen. 
Beauty's best image may be seen. 



To the Muse. 11 



Come to my aid, O Angel Muse ! 
Give tongue, and fancy now to use- 
To paint her pictnre, and relate 
Beauty's story: Man's high estate ! 




waltkee's fine mansion. 



A Rose That Saved, 



Mark Waltrce, Heir of the Banker 



CHAPTER 1. 



1 ake now this case to illustrate the point 
That human jndgment oft is out of joint: 
There's Mark, and Lena, the world says the }3air 
Not suited, to wed them would be unfair. 



He tall, athlete, graceful, complexion fair — 
iJark eyes, handsome, strong his form, auburn hair; 
Gifted with his mother tongue; converse bright, 
Trained in refinement's school, was most polite ! 



14 A Rose that Saved; 



Mr. Waltree, Mark's fatlier, man of renown — 
Eichj chief merchant, and banker of the town; 
Man of bns'ness, at trade a ready hand, 
With stocks, and bonds, to purchase honse or land. 



His home modern, of hitest ])attern made; 
Fnrnitnre the best, from wanh'obe to shade; 
i^or was the table less with good things spread. 
Lawn, walk, and shrnb, gave honor to his head ! 



And Madam Waltree, mother of this son, 
Living in fortnne's ease, felt she liad won 
A place superior, by her ^^ealth and grace^ 
Above those less fortnnate in the place. 



or^ Mark and Lena. 15 



Julucatioiij woaltli, tlio social power, 
She felt, placed her on a liii^lier tower; 
All below her set were the eoirmioii herd ! 
To niiiiiiie with ^nch would he most ahsiii-d ! 



Such that home — their iz;od-])ride's desire to shine! 
IV) pleasure and folly their hearts incliue; 
Schemes to jday the social, and lead the gaV; 
liCgardless of what others had to say! 



And while their selfish wisdoui made them share 
Time with bns'ness — they had no other care, 
f)Ut life, and time were given, and their health. 
Solely for jdea^ure, and for worldly wealth. 



16 A Rose that Saved; 



Many noble traits had thev, loved, esteemed; 
Between best, and worst, much good mter\'ened ! 
And while the world was at their beck and nod, 
Like millions, wealth and fashion was their god. 



'J'his the home, and parentage, w^e've portrayed. 
Of Mark, the petted son, in wealth arrayed ! 
In its bowers, innred to thrift, or fun, 
Onr hero's life, and fortune here bee^un ! 



or, Mark and Lena. 



Cottage Home — The "Judge" — A True Home — Lena Lovejoy 
Modest Beauty. 



CHAPTER 2. 



N^ow, just back a league froui this towu, aud home, 
Tliis side yon mountain's high and lofty dome, 
In a winding vale, on the l)anks 'a stream, 
'Mid oaks and vines, a cottage may be seen. 



AVitli quartCT section of rich, well -tilled soil. 
By owner's honest thrift, and constant toil, 
"With his flocks and herds, and a well-filled barn, 
fie makes an ample living from his farm. 




LOVEJOY COTTAGE. 



>/\ MitrL ninl Ja n(i . 19 



Tliis cnttniic, tlmimli not hirge, yet ample, neat, 
SutHcient for tlieii* welfare, full (••miplete; 
I'lirnislicd plainly, witli comfort's view, imt looks, 
Some nictni'es, mnsie — best and newest books. 



'liie oeenpanN, plain Mr. Lovejoy — the 'S(|nire! 
"rlndii'e," they called him — this he did not aspire; 
Sober, honest, man of sense, trne, and kin<l, 
Friend to all — better neii;hbor hard to iind ! 



And there's Mrs. LovejoN'. savina". trne and ])lain, 
l.ookinii' well to li'^r honseliold — bless her name! 
Intelligent, cnltnrtMl, oood, kind and \vise, 
^'ot fashion's sla\'e — pnre gold withont disguise! 



20 A Rose that Saved; 



Her home, the center from which virtue shines, 
In queenly graces 'round that fam'ly slirine ! 
Husband, children, friends, had no higher view ! 
And poor, and sick — their angel good and true. 



This the home of Lena, an only child. 

Made so by death, earth's sanctifier mild ! 

Bruising the heart till all its fragrance SAveet, 

Comes forth transformed — for Master's use complete. 



So in this cottage death had often come. 
Taking their jewels from them, one by one. 
Until chastened by the restraining rod, 
Home, and hearts, were all given up to God. 



0/', M(trk <iml Lena, 



And while sadness ol't in their lives had come, 
].cna v.as left a star to briuht'n their home! 
They found in her — she in tlicni — traees fine, 
Of sweetness distilled by power divine! 



JS()r was that eottaiic always shade and i;,loom, 
For li^lit and joy often till'd ev'ry room! 
And in their ([uiet, nnassuming way, 
I'uund nineh to cheer, and brighten ev'ry day! 



1 at her Imi>v in office, on the farm. 
Wife, child in hooks, mn^ic, or with their yarn, 
S]»ending ev'ry honr with some useful ]>lan, 
'Jo help themselves, or betterment of man. 



22 A Rose that Saved; 



Lena^ plain, unaffected, simple, neat, 
Her manners modest, and behavior sweet; 
Dress'd becoming, chaste, without Paris art, 
Showing the true woman in head and heart. 



]\Iade no effort to guile with gaudy show, 
i^e'er used deceit — her answer yes, or no ! 
Boasted no pedigree, or noble blood, 
Nor traced the fam'ly's record to the flood ! 



Eyes dark, lashes long, and complexion fair, 
With shapely face — not tall — her figure spare; 
Black hair, not given much to curl or wave; 
Quick, dignified, free, firm, nor sadly grave! 



oi\ Mark and Lena. 28 



A'^ow iiiniiy cMHiiitry gents to ^co lior camr, 
Ploa^^ed witb Lena's fine looks and l«»('al fame; 
And tlie 'Scjiiire's cottage home was oft tlie -eene 
()l vontlil'nl iiatiri'inijs, niul hriulil, golden dream. 



And Aunt Klzzie, tlie iiood old enlorM cook, 

l\('})t her eye on ev'ry fond lovers hx)k ! 

T(dls Lena (when she had a (dianee to say) 

The ones she liked, and which she thonidit too <iay ! 



Some private "chats" had Lena and her friend ! 
Ahich advice ^'Annt Kiz" always had to lend; 
1'elling '^o-ood of this man,'' "mndi had (jf that," 
"Who to love," ''whom to make refnsal Ihit !" 



24 A Rose that Saved; 



Aunt Tviz was oft heard to say — "'twas her plan/' 
"This child" '?hall never marry mortal man ! 
"She's too good for men/' "she is, I declare !" 
"We needs her/' and Lena we cannot spare ! 



oi'y Mark and Lena. 26 



Miss Maud DcOold, the Broker's Daughter ~ Maid of Beauty. 



CHAPTER .?. 



In a city, the largest of tlio land. 

Lived the DeCiolds, rieli, ]K)piilar and grand; 

Their home, Fifth street, with the wealth <d' tlie phice 

Social set exclusive; fashiun and iiraee. 



So he was one of Gotham's stiffest swells, 

Thought much of style — the house in which he dwells, 

Prided in being of the upper ten ; 

luitertained with lavish hand, now and then. 




^J^-kl^^A. ) 




MAUD, GIRL OF FASHION. D'GOLD'S oTH STREET RESIDENCE. 



0)\ Mark ami Lena. 27 



DcGokl was a broker in stocks and hoiid^; 
Member of tlie Excluniiie, and con Id i-csixdid 
To ])nts and ealls — Bulls and Bears, (»r c una _<;•(' (1 
In plans most larc^e, <>r by loss inn<'li en raided ! 



Nor was anytliinc; so like his manner, 
As tinsels sliow, or riehes' bright glamonr ! 
These allured to sehenie financial battle, 
For he liked to hear the shekels rattle ! 



Some days he counts his pile by the hundred, 
Then in trade, at times, he simply blundered ! 
And when oft he thoufi:ht to increase his store, 
Stocks would fall; this made him feel very })oor 



28 A Rose that Saved; 



His wife was stylish ! Proud of her high teas ! 
Loved independence, luxury, and ease; 
1^ ond of travel, or pleasure's wanton maze. 
The giddy rounds of fashion's pomp and blaze ! 



She had moods, sometimes a little prosy; 

And when things chang'd, all seem'd well, and rosy! 

He at times was guilty of that folly; 

If all went well, he was light and jolly. n ' 



Their only daughter — Maud — was handsome, tall. 
Face pretty as to mortals e'er befall ! 
Educated, polished, manners polite; 
Her style and dress did great envy excite ! 



or^ M<uk and Ltn<i. 29 



MiiikI iii<>\((1 ill liii;licst circles — sucli licr splicrc I 
In all jtiihlic iiatli'i'iiius slic must apin-ar; 
I'aiiic (if lici- cliai'iii^ and liHik< had ^ju'cad alar 
AiiiMii- ;dl the *'l;rlU" the iiK.-t l)i-illiaiit -tarl 



Alaiiv tinios liad he pnrcliasod stook, or bond. 
For Waltree; good thev proved — of tliis was fond, 
And frequent purchase, and all (d' this kind, 
.Mad«' tlicni close friends and of one heart and niiml. 



lie knew Wal tree's wealth-standing at the bank, 
Cave this country dealer the highest rank ! 
A\'as proud to entertain him at his place, 
Oi- Mf-. Walti-ee, and Mark, his home to o-race ! 



30 A Rose that Saved; 



In Wall street, the Springs, or on pleasnre bent, 
On such trips they often met, evenings spent, 
In chib, or ball room, or concert's bright glare. 
Much time together, as they well could spare. 



DeGold was heard to say: "It's a pity 
AYaltrees don't move to a greater city ! 
K man whose wealth and fortune is so great, 
Deserv'd to have a higlier, nobler fate !" 



Oft it had to DeGold and wife occur'd, 

That a closer union would be preferred 1 

And Waltree's son — in purse, and heart, and mind. 

The man for Maud — better match they'd ne'er find! 



o}\ Mifi'h' und L( )ia. 



81 



Mark aiul Lena Love at Siv^ht. 



(II A I' r Ell /,. 



()ii(' (Imv i\ stniniicr, in a liiindsoiiic stjit(\ 
St(H)|)M ncjir the cottMii'c, ('allini;' frmii tlic mitc. 
"U 'Sipiirc at Imnic ^^ lie Itowiiiii' nicely, said; 
" I Ic's nut on tlic la nil ! Conic in," >aiil llic maid. 



"Tni nM luis'nc-- for father, and it's late; 
T". see liini 1 nin<t, and will lia\-e to wait. 
My name i> Waltree, nr Mai'k tliey call me." 
"Mine'- Lena- this my mother; jtleaM- l»e free I' 




'He coaxed Lena out in the yard and walk 
To show him the place, and have a good talk. 



oi\ Murk mill I., ml 



.Mark walkctl in, and \va< scaled ncai- ilic lire, 
'V\\v niothcr rctiri'd, and llicn call'd the 'S(]niri' 
Lena roniaiiu'd to cntci-iain tlic ,uin'>l, 
I'littin- Mark at casi-, as suited liini hcst. 



^lark sraiinM tlu' (idv r<H»in, and was sur|)ri8('d, 
That country folks could be so well advised. 
Flowers, music, pictures, and some I'.ome art, 
Air of comfort showing- in ev'ry part. 



Jlow neat! and what seeniM to surprise him most, 
The ease, sense, and dignity of his host ! 
Conversing fluently on subjects new. 
Easy as those in higher circles do I 



34 A Rose that Saved; 



Pie did not fail to give tlie maid a gaze; 
I'ound much in looks as converse to amaze. 
^N'or did Mark's furtive, or his stealthy glance, 
Cause Lena think he purposed rude advance. 



Time went most rapid while in converse sweet, 
In thoughts that guil'd the hours that seem'd so fleet. 
AVhile the 'Squire delayed his looked for coming, 
Lena entertained him with her cimning. 



When 'Squire arrived — a dinner nice they serve, 
With plates of wholesome food, and sweet preserve ; 
Then bus'ness at office caus'd quite delay. 
To Mark's delight, kept him till close of day. 



or^ Mark ami I.i na. 



W'liilc ;it (.tlicc M.irk pit iiii<l ll<»\V('rs spied. 
And p('lil»I('d wnlks, ;iii<l vinos <ni cv'rv side 
And liere n sliady oak <>i- licndock tree, 
I. awn and i;rass— co/.n as it well r^^\\\^\ ltd 



He ooax'd Lena out in the yard and walk. 
To show liini the place, and have a good talk: 
She suspects nothing, but supposed with pain, 
IVfark tired, wished new aninsement now to gain. 



Her manners simple, and with perfect ease, 
With polished method to instruct, and please. 
And no subject Mark could ever mention, 
Ijut she'd given it her close attention. 



36 A Rose that Saved; 



Such contrast ! how striking ? he discovers, 
'TAvixt Lena — nature's child — and all others ! 
Seem'd Eden's fade restored to bloom and life, 
Rope's halc-von halo flung o'er all earth's strife. 



They walked, and talked — both became very frank; 
Mark's eyes so charmed ! his mind was most a blank. 
What new subject next he might introduce, 
a'o hold her from calls to her household use. 



AYhen the 'Squire had fix'd papers, stopp'd to rest, 
Mark then found the sun low down in the west, 
Yet was sorry that he so soon must start; 
Time there seem'd short, and from her dreads to part. 



or^ Mdik <tinl LriHi. 87 



It was Imt a moincnt ! iiicrcly a drcaiii, 

Siii('<^ first lie lia<] como upon tli(^ ])rig]it scene! 

As if some s|rani;(^ Ikmiii;' had n'cr liiiii crept, 

M lie li(>nr< spent llicrc, tli(»ui:li Iniii:', liaii all l»ccii >lcpt. 



lie l)i(ls Lena good-hyc and starts away, 
Hopine: to meet again anotlier day; 
Mounts his rig and drives rapidly along; 
Think?, of his visit as a strange, sweet song! 




AUNT KIZZIE TAKES FLOWERS TO TOWN. 



'Lena sometimes takes flowers to town, 

Then, when busy, 'Aunt Kiz' would take them 'round. 



or^ Mark und J.c/ia. 89 



Lovcjoy's and Aunt Kizzie Life's Best Work. 



CHAITER 5. 



If lif(j is real, tlitri why imt earnest pray, 
1 Making from dawn to eve a busy day I 
I (!'onsistencv^s jewel ! shows brit^htest £;lare 

On garments that life's active workers wear I 



I.cna returned to c«»ttage, and her work, 
Thinking no more of Mark than of a Turk! 
Only that he was handsome, strong and bright; 
The time sheM given him she felt was right. 



40 A Rose that Saved; 



Her tlioughts of tliis new friend were nothing more 
Than other young men she had seen before; 
I'o say she did not like him would be rash; 
Manly, young, perhaps too much city dash ! 



'^\unt Kiz/' when Mark was gone, antl had a chance, 
AVished to know the "nice gent" at whom she glanced; 
And said, "He's fine folks," "but he's mighty wild, 
11" he thinks he can take from us "^dis child !' " 



Nor did 'Squire Lovejoy appear much impressed 
AVith Mark, his manners, nor how well he dressed; 
I rom Mrs. Lovejoy's mind passed like a bubble, 
Except such comp'ny was lots of trouble ! 



or, A/ark- mul Lena. 41 



]Ie was from Lena's mind as soon as ejone; 

She thoiiolit no more of him, his mem'rv llown, 

Hut to licr duties ii<»\v was closcdy drawn, 

lla\inii- niic tlioiiLilit — life's work from <l:irk t<» dawn. 



When Sal>l»atli came, with ^iad heart, snnlinij; face. 
Always found her in ehnreh — (Jod's sacred place! 
Songs, prayers, message from the holy stand, 
\\'a> joy and (••mifoi't to that happy hand. 



Or by the bedside of sick — old or young. 
She ministered with hand, ami heart, and tongue; 
Ne'er tired, when her hands could do others good, 
Where duty eallM — niuht or dav — there she stood! 



42 A Rose\that Saved; 



So the poor, the widow, or badly fed; 
To clothe the naked, give the hungry bread; 
Those forsaken, and by the world trod down, 
'J'hese Lena would offer Hope's luring crown ! 



Nor was it in their neighborhood alone. 
Her kind and benevolent work was done; 
She, like '^Dorcas," the good helper of old. 
Made garments many for hungry and cold. 



In prison, county poor house, orphans' home. 
Her presence, or cheering gifts often come. 
Flowers of ev'ry scent from pit and swards. 
Each with Bible verse, and her kind regards. 



or, Mark and Lena. 48 



]l()w dainty I and how nice these bouqnet-s were! 
Suited for all kinds of invalids there. 
Men. and women, liovs, and c^irls, younij^ and nld, 
W'l'ap'd, tai;M, and on each written W(jrds like gold! 



J hese wise notes were written with special eare, 
That the aged mi^lit have some Ivri^dit h(jpe to share ! 
The young some Bible verse their hearts to ilanie. 
To all "kind words," then simi her own sweet name. 



Lena sometimes takes the flowers to town, 
Then, when i)usy, *^Aunt Kiz" would take them round. 
Or some neighbor ]:>assing would serve the end, 
Twice a week, or oft'ner, she'd go, or send ! 



44 A Eose that Saved; 



Those who wish like Lena, and "Aunt Kizzie/' 
In Mercy's work, may always keep busy; 
Clothe the naked, visit the poor, and sick. 
Send flow'rs to those whom Providence afflict ! 



Riches spent like Helen Gould spends her gold. 
Should with the very highest praise be told; 
On scroll more lasting than Helen's of Troy ! 
G raven on hearts of poor, and Soldier Boy ! 



Many suitors proffered Lena their hand, 
leeling there's none better in all the land; 
No place where parents, and child brighter shone, 
As did those of that lovely cottage home. 



()l\ Mdl'k ami Li ml. 4^ 



The Storm — Mrs. Waltree — Her Son, Mark hine Mansion. 



CHAPTER 6. 



J*^iiiall city, 'niitUl l»i-n;i<l, ridi valley its site, 
A\'itli niouiitaiiis, now siiow-tippM, or l)atli'd in liuiit. 
W'itli streams of sparklin^:: water rnnniiiLi- down, 
And stealinii' S(d'tl\' tlironuli the vale, and town. 



In this town of ten tliou.sand, inayhc ni(jre, 
Waltree lived, ke])t his bank, and rnn his store. 
Here his fine mansion, here his wealth was stored; 
None so grand ! none their wealth so much adored. 




MRS. WALTREE IN A RAGE. 



'She was horrified, and flew into rage! 

'That girl of this class'— could her son engage!' 



<H\ Mdlk (linJ Lr/Hl. 47 



111 that splendid lioinc of WaltrcM^'s, at iiifrht, 
AVhcii hall and parlor ulcanicd with hi'illiant li_t:ht. 
And tea was o'er, Mark U) his mother t<>ld, 
ITis trij) to the 'Sqnire's— its wondei-s nnfold ! 



In wliispered eon\erse, he witli ea^er rare, 
I'ohl of the winsome ha.ss, so wondrous fair, 
IIe\l met at the 'Scpiire^— liow wise, and so sweet! 
Sneh ehai'ms, not heen his fate ere this to meet ! 



She was horrified, and flew into a rage ! 
^'That Liirl of thi»> class" — could her son engage! 
'\Vever, my son, be guilty, while on earth. 
Of giving your ho«rt to one of such birth !'* 



■i8 A Rose that Saved; 



^^Idea !" one of your wealth, and fam'ly rank ! 
''Whose father is chief owner of the bank ! 
And it would disgrace you, and lower him ; 
Then vour conduct would be a social sin ! 



"Just think! your education! O my son! 
Of the high honors your fam'ly has won ! 
That you are fitted by wealth, and station, 
^J'o hold the highest post in the nation V^ 



She tells Mr. Waltree; they proposed a plan 
For Mark, a long trip to some foreign land ; 
To wean his mind from such, have social play 
With ladies of rank ere he starts away. 



01\ Mill k' <(ml l.( ml. 49 



And M.irk with liis paroiits did (piite atjree, 
To tlirt with Lena not. riirht, plain to soo ? 
And with his nnnd and heart on plcasnre IxMit. 
^Vas willinir into t"ashinn's whiid lie sent! 




DANCE AT WALTKEE 



'/', Murk (Uiil Lena. 51 



The Ball Miss Maud DoGold. 



('IIAlTKi: 7. 



In W'altrcc's tine iii;msinn, all in a Itlaze, 
With ricli \('lv('t carjx'ls, and wild'rinu- maze, 
( )f silver and udld, and ornaments urand, 
Cauic in iircat nnnd»ci-s tlic Kcllcs <d' the land. 



Many from a distance, in |)nni|> and [tride. 
Were in that larp*, hrilliant eniwd, and heside, 
DeOolds were there, with all their cheer, an<l show; 
And with mnsic and dance, the wine did lluw. 




AN ASKED FOR KISS 



or 



, Mdrix (intl Lena. 58 



This tli(> last i::criiiaii ,i;iv'n ere Mark dcpai't, 
And Maud, that tiirl of fashion, steals his hcjirt! 
Maid of honor! how fair I i'«»h('d with rich i^own, 
bhe looked a queen, the heauty n{ her town. 



Maud <ian('e(l nianv a nuind with Mark that nijiht, 
Much to fond father's and mother's <l(dight; 
And ere the dance had closed, that dainty Miss 
J lad [)roniised, and gave Mark an asked for kiss. 



How charming, artful, and so ricldy dressetl ! 
And much of worldly treasure she possessed; 
Maud in that comp'ny of rich and gay, 
In dress or look, none made grander display ! 



54 A Base that Saved; 



Even with gay and merry there are times 

When sorrow and sadness comes o'er their minds; 

So when that dance was over — all to leave, 

The saddest was Mand — how her heart did grieve ! 



Maud stayed some days to help, like a daughter, 
Pack Mark's trunks for trip across the water; 
Then that home had many calls to receive; 
How hard on Mrs. Waltree for her to leave ! 



How much in what is called society 
That's vain, and robs the heart of piety ? 
How much is done without reason or sense, 
That burdens the home with loss, and expense. 



oi\ Mark am/ I.i mt. 56 



^laud left the morn of day tlint Mark would start; 

It scoinM at parting it would hroak tlioir lioart ! 
With *lM.n voyage'' and ^'farewells/' she departs 

For her line lutinc in that, lai'^c city's marts. 



Xone AValtroo's ore (Mitortainod, we presume, 
WCre So wchMinie; her name, Jike sweet jx-rfnnic ! 
Ilnw charmed was ^fark 1 and she with him sccniM 

blessed ; 
And of that -anic fcclinp all seeme<l impres^e(l. 




MARK'S VOYAGE TO EUROPE. 



oi\ }f(U'k (iiul Lt na. 57 



Mark's Voyage Visits Kuropc. 



ClIAlTKi: s. 



Mark suoii on lia})|)V V(>ya_i;c cross the sea, 
1 liinks of home, and Mand, witli the c^reatest j^lee; 
'Hie time when he and Mand, in their <»\vn hnnie, 
IJe woiiKl he hers, and she wunhl l)e his uwn. 



And when <>1<1 ((ccan had heen erossM at last, 
And he n})(>n his tonr he^an the task 
Of sight-seeing. Cities with hnihh'nirs old, 
A new world to his eves did now nnfold. 



58 A Hose that Saved; 



With letters of Marque to the rich, and great, 
And introductions to those high in state; 
Trips to castles, and famlies of high birth; 
Ev'ry step attended with joy and mirth ! 



Mark wrote Maud, and parents, however tired, 
Of the daily sights and scenes that transpired, 
llie aged buildings, courts and splendid inns, 
Whate'er impressed, low, high, or gilded sins. 



Paris and London, both Berlin and Rome, 
Country and village, park, tower or dome: 
The paintings, sculpture, and finest of art, 
AH he saw with eyes, or felt in his heart. 



or. Mdili and Li int. f)!) 



.Maud was kt'pl, posted of travels, and sight, 
Fashions, or pleasures, and what «z:ave delii^ht. 
Theater, and hall room, <hii-k and tlie liiJ^ht, 
W'liat, he saw Itv dav, nj- wltnessecl l.v nii-lit. 



And letters from home, giving all the news, 
'Jown gossip — Upraise of this one," that abuse. 
Xow and then a "sly'* word for Miss DeGold; 
This the parents would writ(% so T am told. 



And many loving missives did Maud send; 
And she as many from her distant friend; 
And others of the higher, richer set, 
Xow by the daily postman Mark would get. 



60 A Rose that Saved; 



All the gossip, germans, fun and high teas; 
Fuss, feathers, fashions, Folly's lure to please; 
Plans for pleasure parties, all their time spent. 
All the news of his set, to him they sent. 



!N^ow, after all sights and scenes of that clime 
Mark had seen, his mind toward home incline; 
While much worldly fashion and wealth was there. 
Home and friends he would much prefer to share. 



Mitrk- itiul Li lut. 61 



M.irk's ^k'turn Korcption. 



CH.WTFAI 



'riicii lit Inst :i letter ciinie, telliiii;- tiiein 
W'licTi :it liMine M;irk would l)e — what train, and when, 
(iicat (lav at W'altree'sl Time of joy and cheer; 
(irand receptinn — the elite all w(!re there. 



There were the Gerards, and Miss Maud DeGold, 
DeSmiths, with them all the families old, 
With music fine, and song, and danee, and wine, 
A\'hihj ev'ry nrxik and corner there did shine. 



in\ MiirL tiiiil I., ,1,1. 68 



Maiiil never looked ><• wfll, nr (li-t--c(l su iii'at 
llel* face se Iteailtiflll, lier sjM'ecll So swc'ct. 
Silk, satin, jewels wrapM in uoldeii twirls. 
And dianiitnds liinwed amid lier "lossv eiii-j,-. 



Mark, dressM in .-tyle, Innked e\'rv inch a man; 
Tall, and \\-ell hiiilt liis f»»nii, <>n natni'eV plan; 
Health all a^low, and with vii:or.»n- tVame, 
I'iner speeimen 'twould he iiai'd t<> name. 



Maud, of all that (duster of Beaiity*s stai*s, 
Shone with a luster, just as fiuc as Mars! 
In dance, or son^*, or waltz, or music strain; 
Converse! for her eijual you'd seek in vain. 




COURTING — MARK AND MAUD. 



"/■■ .lA/// ami /.,'„, I. 



O-j 



Wl.Cn tlli> W.ISnV.T ;,I| |,nt Ma,„l UVlv^rnlK 

'I'ill tlic \V(v >i„nll I.Mur. ..f tli.^ uv^U\ ^vvvv tlnwn, 
3Ji>s .M.-.n.l ;,,h| .\h„-k >;.t, ;,i,.| h,„oh,,| ,,M,1 spurt,.!, 
i.(M>kVl 1..VC, uii.l witli H"lly -:il, iImv .MurtiMl. 



Ulc, 



Ilcax'.l with .Mark's <-li(,i,.,- of niic s<. rich ;m.| \ 
iJIc WHS iiivcii money, and ;ill Iiis time; 
(lu'Icascl from hank, ,>^t..r(', or w<.rk for tn-aMirc, 
■AVas t(»Icl l)y father to take liis pleasure. 



frhe Waltrees, Ix.th allured hy honor's oild, 
'J'hi' -audy eharins of wealth their souls did till; 
jl'lie tempting hauipiets of pleasure their aim, 
AVith these fictitious trappiui^s make their fame! 



66 A Rose that Saved ; 



To charm the senses with glamouring sheen, 
And hire the wanton eye with worldly dream; 
i'ake shade for substance, and mth this disguise, 
I'ind more in carnal lusts than in the skies. 



IS^ot so Mark ! So much of shoddy tinsel, 
I'ainted pinks; faint glow of artist pencil, 
lioney'd flattery, homage of vile serfs. 
Surfeits with the unreal glamour of earth. 



or^ Mark (tnd I. nut. 67 



Summer .it Seashore — Fashion Resort. 



CHAPTER in. 



^ow Lady Waltroo, for tlio siimnior plann'd, 
'i'o spend at "Seaport," and among the graiul; 
At. least two niontlis, maybe more, there to dw 
'I'liat she, Mark and her set might cnt a swell. 



Miss Maud was invited with them to share 

The cottage on the beach while they were there; 

So when the time arrived for them to go, 

None there could vie with "these" in worldly show ! 




YACHTING AT SEASHORE. 



in\ Mark uml Iaiki. i\\) 



'I Im^ the season hriulit ln'i^nn at the Hradi. 
In this cotta.i::^; joy, licritaiic <»f cacli. 

Mai-k and Mand at eve, and inoi-n, walked the slmro, 
( )r in the vadit d( linlits tn |>nll tlic nar. 



And ('\'ry day witli l)atliini;' snit so ^"ay, 
]\lai-k, Mand and Mntlicr dolii:lit- in the -jiray; 
And llicn when nii;lit wonld enmc, a son<>:, or dance, 
( )i-, excited in -(»ine new jianu- ot' elianco. 



Seaport, wlifn at tlie season's ^eatest liciuht, 
is lovers' and matehniakci-s' chief delight. 
All! Men and women, seem most perverted; 
Xot hapi)y, till they with some one flirted! 




AUD AND MARK WALKING THE BEACH. 



or^ Mark and Lena. 71 



ISIow Mark did find many, and winsome beaux, 
Both rich, and berobed in the finest clothes. 
Maud flirted with ev'ry man in the Park, 
But she watched, jealous-eved, those girls with Mark. 



Summer styles at the Beach, light, almost nude, 
is^eck, arms and breast, the human form most crude; 
To lure the voluptuous, or fools bewitch, 
Inveigle the dude, and capture the rich. 



DeGold and'Waltree would make flying trips 
To seashore, smoke cigars, and have their sips; 
Talk business, as along the l)eacli they'd prance. 
Or, at eve, watch with pride their children dance. 




ARK FINDS OTHER BEAUX. 



oi\ Mark (i/t(/ Lota. 7'i 



lint tlic soason soon to an end would couk', 
AikI all \v(M'o pr('])arinir tlicir Iruiiks tor Iminc 
Still rcurcttinn' the time so short to stay; 
Snrrv tjiat each must i^o their ditfrent way. 




D'GOLD AND WALTREE AT SEASHORE. 



oi\ 3f(tr/i (t)iil fjna. Ih 



The Wrcik Sturm at Scushorc. 



CIIM'TER 11. 



I here is a kindness in that unseen guide 
Which from man many cnmiui^ evils hide; 
Crowds tliis life with so mnch of busy plan, 
'Jhat we dream sweetlv till the hour's at hand 



If we knew the dangers, remote or near. 
Our plans so soon he l)lasted ! O what fear ! 
'Twould make life dreadful ! And its billows roll, 
In storming waves, that would submerge the soul. 




MAUD FLIKTS WITH EVKKY MAN AT TUE BEACH. 



f>/'. Marly ami l.nni. 77 



'i'lic iiiotlicr nm-f luivc nnc iimr,' ride, and l.atli, 
r.ct'nrc Aw coiiM K'-iiiiir luT Imn it • \v;i I'd path, 

Sn Mnnd and Maik, willi Katliiiii: stiit- aii<i yaclif-, 
Tlicv, witli licr >ail('d mil, iIimhoI, i,nt maiiv kimts. 



Miicli i»lca«^('d, f}icv |iidrd tlic nar- and >ail(Ml away 
V.xv till V were awai'c, tliev liad spoilt tlic day; 
And as tlicy wcih' tixiiii;- tn pull to slmrc, 
A storm anxc, winds 1i<»w1(m1, and waves to roar. 



AlaiMii seized cv'rv hroasf, and now a blast 
( "apsi/A'd the yacht, and it was sinkinii- fast! 
Mark w itli a stronir arm irrasped eacli, just as a wave 
Was abuut to sweep them to a wat'ry grave. 




GAMES AT SEASHORE. 



]fark ,nnl I.t na. 79 



Mr -crcaiiird l<>n<l for liclj»! wliilc the wind jmd wave 
( ':iii>e<l liiiii to strni!iil«' liai'd lliciii hotli to save! 
And \^li('ii at last tlio rc^'iic canir, tliry found 
Mark with l>i-okrn limit-, nnd niaiiv a wound. 



Soon tlio aniliulancc to the cottaiic fair; 
i doctors, and inirscs, and witli friendly care, 
l'i'ou;^l!t niotlior and Maud to tluii- usual state; 
Not <o Mark, we arc soi-r\' to relate 



riiey sot the ])rokeii bones and di*(-sM tlie wound, 
Dut other symptoms their alarm did sound; 
And as they noted his weak, feeble state. 
It seemed hard to tell wliat would be his fate. 




LAST SAIL — MARK, MAUD AND MOTHER. 



m\ Murk iiikI l.t ml. 



81 



l''<»i- Mi-. \\';illr(N' in i:rr:it»'-t liable tlicv wirccl; 
.M;iii(l i>:i('kc«l lirr ti'imk-, mikI tn Ikt liomc i-ciin-J. 
Sjidnc-- iinw li;i<l t;ikcn the plncc i^i iiiirtli, 
Soi-i-nw :iii.l trmiMc in tlirii- lir.-iri- li;i.l hirlli. 



Alter \^('('k< of pntient \\:iitiiii: tlicv tind, 
1 Iiiit tcxcr'- -cdrclicd the Ixxly, cldnd-. tlic mind 
SccniM id) the faithful dnct.»rV -kill t<. tax 
'I'n lirinLi- Idiii up, (»i- fcxcr's liol<j i-r-lax. 



At last, tlic iloctnr tlniik<, tin- ^calc lia< tiinuMl, 
'riic lamp ^^^ life ajiain Ix-i^ins tn l»nrn ! 
Now \n Ikhiic! l)(»ctr.i\ nurse, all fix to start. 
Anxious I'm" liouie; paiicr from lieaeli to part. 




THElWKECK. 



(9r, Mark and Lena. 83 



The Invalid — Palace a Prison. 



CHAPTER 13. 



Life's best laid plans, and all our wisest schemes, 
AvQ doomed to change, or vanish like our dreams ; 
And much that we deem great, noble, and wise, 
Is worse than folly ! Ruin's blackest guise ! 



Troubles, like God's rain clouds, not sent in vain, 
Like all our best things, they are born in pain; 
J>ut they come, our good angels from on high, 
1 o hire us to better things in the sky. 





MARK, THE INVALID. 



(y/', Mdik (III (I Lciu(. 85 



Md\\\ that Mid iiiDni, thu.-c left at the Itcach, 
CallM, Mild followed them till the train they reach, 
And watched with teai'fnl eyes that train depart, 
I'Veliiii: for all, true syiujiathy in heart. 



When, after l<>n^, weary ti-i|t, Imnic at la>t, 

JSeenrd not the festi\e palare of the past. 

How ehanizcd I The poor, sick hearts, tirecl and wearv, 

And the whole jtlaee foi'htrn, s;id and dreary. 



Few callers to that sick room ever came. 
Those that did, not <nies of the hiirhest fame; 
Yov pleasure, and fashion regrets to share, 
Time with affliction, or with trouble's care. 



A Rose that Saved; 



But Miss Maud would, now and then, write a note, 
Ask if recov'ry's nigh, or still remote ? 
For she sighed to see Mark himself again; 
81ie his bride, robed in finest wedding train. 



But the weary weeks and months made their round. 
The long sick patient on no better ground; 
In spite of doctors, nurse, and mother's care, 
Life seeni'd to swing between hope and despair. 



Business at the bank, and in the store, 
Left unanswered, imlike it had before; 
The father's plans, amid troubles, and strife, 
i^ow hung upon and center' d in that life. 



OT^ Mark and Lena, 87 



That fond mother laid aside all fashion, 
Sat by his bed, watched with loving passion 
Ev'ry symptom, or pain she sought to know; 
IvToted each change his pulse, or fever's glow. 



How sorry now that she had not with zeal 
Urged Mark and Mand to wed; she could but feel. 
Her presence such comfort, and oh ! the rest, 
Maud for daughter-in-law swelled in her breast.. 



But Mark's condition seemed all to deceive; 
Doctors found it hard his case to relieve. 
Better now, next day worse, with deeper pain, 
And thus he lingered for months, with no gain. 



A Rose that Saved; 



Convalescense of Body — Sick Heart. 



CHAPTER 13. 



Nothing of all that God has made so small, 
But serves some noble purpose, one and all. 
AVorras or dust, hill or star; our ills and sighs. 
Brings their blessings, though oft in deep disguise. 



The frowns of Providence, which frets us sore. 
Oft change before our eyes to Heaven's store; 
And affliction we thought was vengeance sting, 
Vf e found at last was Mercy's wooing wing ! 



'//', Murk din} L( im. 89 



At Inst \\ flianuc for licMlth Im'^jiii to dawn. 
1 lectors said s\iii|ti«»ms Ixjftcr, tcxcr i^nno; 
lliit >l(>\\ly, and with -ncli delicate trend, 
^ on seai'eeK eoidd detect liiin nil tlie mend. 



And durini: all tlm-e eun\;descent dav- 
Sadness sccniM t<> ^llad<>\v with lilnoniy i-ay 
And a- .Mark's niiiitl of hi- VK)y\\ j>aiM«M.k 
I ace and fnmi as-nined a serion- hmk. 



As his lil\" in the j>a-t had not oeen real, 
ilis di-a|»j)<>intnient cnnld not well c(»nceal. 
This sickness now made liini the j>ast distrust, 
And fickle fortnne seem hut sordid dust. 



90 A Hose that Saved; 



Weary days and dreary nights came and went; 
He paced the floor, or sleepless iiights he spent. 
Life's charms are gone; ^11 clothed in gloomy mood. 
Letters, love's tokens, all were void of good* 



Of\ Mark dinl Lma. 91 



A Black /Xnijcl Stranv^c Mcetins;. 



CHAPTER 1',. 



It's straiifio how littlo tliiiiiz;s, sonietimos not sren. 
Will ('iianpfo, or (iaiii, or widi ii all life's stroain ! 
Tiillcs; l)ut triflos niako perfections snre: 
Perfection's no trifle — it's gold tliat's j)nro! 



One day Mrs. Waltree walked out on the street, 
If something there she'd find tempting to eat. 
Saw an old Mack Aunty, basket in hand, 
Filled with small l>ou<|uets wrapM with silken hand. 




AUNT KIZ, MRS. WALTREE AND THE FLOWERS. 



o/\ Mm L- ami Li mi. 98 



•Oil, liow lu'imtifiil! liow sweet! l<.nl< «. well! 
Fresli rnse< ! tie.l sn iieiit ! ll<.w .1.. tlirv -ell f' 

I llc-e IK't I'nr sjile," >lie kijidlv made I'eplv. 
■ W'f liive 1m ihe -,i,-k, tlln-c lll.it (MIlllMt l.iiv.'- 



All! riint'- -tr:iiii:«' ! <'li;ii'ity it W(»iil(l n|>|>e;ii' 
Sm 1 enil't |ill|-ellii-e ^ Xniic eUewliei'e I t"e:ir. 
^'«Ml iiiii-t lie well utV, at least \prv kind," 
Sai<l Mr-. W alti-ee. '■•»iie like \nii hard t<» liiid." 



''Have you s<»iiu^ one that'< >\vV nr some dear friend, 
'J'o whom a ItoiKpU'r yon would like to send?" 
"Yes; my dear son would these so much enjoy." 
"Take one. I've some for all ; give this your boy." 



94 A Rose that Saved; 



"0 jes, we gives 'em dis basket ever' day ! 
Those poor sick cliil'im, and we want no pay. 
Have some for girls^ some for boys, all to give, 
Tied up with nice mottoes — tells how to live. 



''Lawd bless me ! dat woman's iz rich, and fine ! 
She could buy from de garden, ev'ry kind; 
But I'm told'' — and on she moved — '^give all 'like; 
She thought my flowers pretty, and she's right." 



Flowers, like all God made, have their mission; 
Fragrance and beauty, in full fruition. 
Cheer the poor, give joy to the cultured mind; 
They educate, ennoble, and refine. 



ni\ Miii'k iIikI Li int. i>5 



Caught by a K«'sc K^^^ufd Ai Last (."all lor the Parson Great Change. 



VlIAPTlJi /,. 



J.ifrl ll(»\v full i>{ mystery, and Imw straiii^c 

Irian's <"»iiis(' ! \\'li«> knows what this (hiy hrinirs? \\ h.i 

rhaniio ? 
W lifthor it'< sorrow nr jny, want nj- wrahh, 
< )r sickness and pain, or the i;l(>w of hcahh * 



JIow strange the loadings that directs his fate! 
To love and admire this one, that one hate; 
All of liis best laid plans and schemes ignored, 
And some one not dreamed of is now adored ! 




THE ROSE THAT SAVED. 



<ii\ Murk ,iin/ I., na. 97 



Soon as Mis. Walt ire fmni 1m r walk ict uriir.j, 
She repaired at once to hei- sum's sick r<H.iii. 
"Look!" she said, "liere ai'e snme lovelv flowers 
A\ ere sent von to I'elieNc \diir wearv lionrs.'' 



Surj)riscd, Mark lookc(l, and i;i-as|)ed tiicni with delight, 
l)eclare(l he'd ncNcr s<'en <\\v\\ pretty siglit. 
(fiizcd and sct*ntc<l the ros(» so sweet, so niihl; 
She saw on that pale face first time a smile. 



I hen, as the motlu r retired he unrolled 
'1 he \vrapi)inii' from the llowers, and heliold I 
A tag, with mottoes, Scripture verse given, 
Writ neat. j)cn touched hy finger tips of heav'n. 



98 A Base that Saved; 



O ! what did he see ? What message read ? Hark ! 

^^Seek first the kingdom;" *^^Son, give me thy heart!'' 

^'Who wrote?" So nice! Why there's her name! Ah, 
say! 

Enough ! Mark knew — that name another day. 



Jiike a clap of thunder from a clear sky, 

As if an angel touch'd him from on high, 

Mem'r}^ reAdved a picture in his heart, 

From which, he declared, he ne'er more would part. 



Then those Bible verses, like finger boards. 

Pointing his heart to heaven's sacred words. • 

'^To die," not all of death, "nor life to live." 

"Shun death !" "Gain life !" "Our hearts to God must 
give." 



or, Mark and Lena. 99 



This led to serious tlioui^lit, niiiility <'li;m^o- 
His Bihlo reads; heliold ! his soul doran^'d ! 
'V\\v )>ast was fiUcd with remorse, sad re^et; 
Sorrow for sin, tears fell till face was wet. 



c5 



In sorrow's soil — only place wluTe I.ove's staff 
Touches, and transforms the soul, makes it laugh 
Bathed in heaven^ own light, and all renewed, 
Blooms in glory, grows better when pursued ! 



And when his mother, to inquire his health, 
Stole softly in, as if by purposed stealth, 
She finds her boy v/ith smiles, and joyous tears, 
Hope blossomed in his heart, gone all his fears. 



100 A Hose that Saved ; 



Faith, the great High Priest in the soul of man, 
Miter'd, and vestal robed, with holy hand, 
I<ays hold on Ilim who sits on heaven ^s throne, 
And wafts the heart on wings to bliss unknown. 



I^Iow quick she call'd the father, and with eyes 
Dripping Avith tears, she tells of her surprise, 
i'hen eagerly both returned to the room. 
To find Mark's face all bright with glory's bloom. 



For preacher in haste — not theirs — none they had: 
Their lives ere this worldly, and only bad; 
But he for w^hom they sent pow'r was given, 
To point to Christ, upward, then to heaven. 



oi\ Mitrk (in (I I A' int. lOl 



S\ir|)ris('(l .it. Mark's lu-u (iini, fhomsolvos alnmiod, 
Tliov saw liow others by tliclr lives were lianiiM: 
And with jtciiiteiice and eai-nc^t prayer, 
Thoy t«)<^ jMit their lieart< in hi- Savioi-V care. 



^lo snrprise of all, \Valtr<'es now heiran 
To spend their Sahhaths with the ( hri-tian hand; 
'Ihr- (}<»d of Hope, who ne'er fails to j)rovide. 
Becomes thcii I'\ither and their dailv i:nide. 



ihit "greatest wonder has not yet !)een told. 
News of this change was sent t/> ^liss 1 )e( Jnld ! 
( 'onstei-Jiation in these homes hiiihei' ran. 
When Mai-k now r<'veale(l his new s<»<'ial plan! 



102 A Rose that Saved; 



A Clap of Thunder from a Clear Sky — Truth Stranger than Fiction- 
Mighty Change. 



CHAPTERilG. 



Of all the jewels that by maids are worn, 
N'one look so lovely, nor so well adorn, 
As modesty; how rare! How sweet that gem! 
None as much admired by angels, or men. 



And is it not a truth that maids should mind ? 
Men flirt the gay, and fast, with bad design; 
But in their hearts they loathe, abhor, and scorn, 
Choose to wed the modest, though lowly born ! 



in\ Murk iiii'l Lrmt. 108 



IhiI now i-('tiirninu lioaltli Ik'^mh to Moom; 
J«'V niid hri^litiiess to replace that of gloom; 
Ami .Mark, freiMl in niiiul from all worldly strife, 
With hopes. all new, seeks true partner for life. 



A note he sends, and that with anxious haste. 
To the eotta«2:e, in language pure and ehaste, 
Asking one of that home, so pure and fair, 
Jf tomorr's eve he could spend one hour there 



Surprised at first, in wonder seemed depressed; 
Must she refuse, or receive, which was best? 
bhe at last returned answer, true and kind, 
1 come, and he a country welcome find. 




LENA'S SURPRISE. 



ofy Mark iiml Lena, lOo 



She trlls licr |»an'nts who, where, what shcM (Imhc; 
Asked it* ihev had <»li jcctions. Tiiey had iinnc; 
'i'heii >he di-<)j»i>M the snlijcct to wait the time, 
Her niiHinn-s straiiiic. What <<>nhl he in In- mind ^ 



A\'h(Mi the \\n\\v ari'ived, it seeiiiM like a (h-caiii 
I'<»r Lena in hM)ks, vorv iinich a (pieeTi, 
And Mai-k iVlt within liini a halh»ed <:i<.w. 
And hove's pure I'nunt l>eL';m tn thi-h and tlow 



Nor was Lena h'ss inipressM, now she saw 
ALirk so elianii'ed; a Ix-iiii;- witliont a thiw; 
Kindness heamM in face, htxc in ev'ry line, 
Ao man <heM met s<> gentle, n«>ne so tine. 



106 A Bose that Saved; 



Then Mark to Lena did frankly unfold • 

His giddy life, fashion's false, all he told. 
Kesciie from ills, wrecks, and with bated breath. 
How the flow'rs and verses saved him from death. 



"A colored Annty sent me by mother. 
Some flowers that charmed me as no other. 
I kept the roses, pressed them to my breast; 
They were to me prophets of holy rest." 



Then taking from his pocket, rolled in plnsh, 
A ^Hag," on it written — ^bnt Lena blushed; 
She recognized the writing, but he said, 
"The rose saved me, for hope had almost fled." 



<>/', Murk (I ml Lena. In, 



He read slowly, word l»y word, line l>y line: 
''Son, give me thy heart;" ''Behold! now^s the time;*' 
"Seek fii-st the kingdom of God — do, my boy;" 
"I'm your friend fur Christ's sake — Lena Lovejoy." 



Jle looked uj); her face crimsoned, his Ijcamrd joy 
"Lena, I give you my lieart ; I'm the boy ! 
You're the angel caused this heart (Jod to give; 
With that angel I want myself to live!" 



108 A Rose that Saved; 



Bursted Bubbles— A Sure Catch. 



CHAPTER 17. 



When DeGolds first received the sad^ strange news 
It upset their plans, did badly confuse. 
But what was the trouble ? Was there mistake ? 
Heads nor tails of the story could they make. 



Waltree's letters of business to DeGold 
Did less and less of worldly schemes unfold; 
Talked of charity, none of earthly loss; 
Of life as real, and gold as filthy dross. 



r'/', A/(tr/i ami /.» /m. H)\) 



I)('(i«»l(l tliniiiilit his fiMcnd iM'rlia|>- l<>«,t lii^ head 
IN'rcliaiicc some tiii*n in fni'liiiic, rcasnii tied. 
I)i(l not li('li('\c a man «> shrewd and \vi<<' 
('<»uhl, HI- Would, all at once. Ins wraith <lc.-|»iso. 



Visits now were less as time urcw apace, 
As mii;lit he ('Xjx'ctcd in such a case. 
Dcliold liiniself was more to stocks allied, 
Waltrecs their time more tu '^good deeds" apjilicd 



Miss Maud, when she heard of the (diango so hold. 
Saw that !\[ark's lo\<' for her was urowin^ cold. 
At first a gloom swept o'er her like a (doud; 
That passed, now she smiles and louks just as proud. 



110 A Rose that Saved ; 



She has many suitors, and I've learned since 
That she's now engaged to a foreign prince; 
And aside making her his loving bride, 
Expects to "scoop" all her millions beside. 



/;•, Mitrkitml Lena. 1 1 1 



Earth's Be^t Boon True Liberty Uncrowned Kin(<s — Aunt Kiz'j Joy. 



('ii.\r'ri:n /• 



In the wIimIc wnrld of snj^Ljc-tinii ;in.l f li<.ii<:lit. 
There's not nuc tliinii oi' nil tluit ( iod ha- winuoht, 
'Like llif liali'Voii hopes hniMi in tlir }i«iiiie, 
I'lartli's iicwc-t Mdcii, and man's liiiihc^t tlimnc. 



(lod made tlif- liome the refni::!' <>f tlie free; 
That one spot on eartli like heaven should he. 
Where Love, Liberty, free from tyrant>' wars, 
i\[iir]it taste the sweets like that hevond the stars! 




Law'za! your Aunt Kizzy tells you, honey, 
Kaze dat man's rich, and he's got de money.' 



or, Murk iiml I a mi. 



WW 



'\\w only fj-iic lilxTlv (Iixl c.-m izivo, 

I- flic frccdoiM froDi <iiiriil self tn livo. 

1' rccdoiii, cMrth's Itcst jewel, for it we siuh; 

M:in niiHt li;ive, ^^y hotli liopc :iii<l iiiniil 1 dir 



And in the Imme, swj'ct fVeedoin's noide realm, 
Man and wife, tlieir kinploin, eacdi Imld tin- ludni. 
( liildreii, all 'neatli that mof are kiniily lieir>, 
'Jod's liift, man's ani::(ds, liis imnmi-tal <'ares! 



jMaii, know tlii«^ ti-ntli: alflmnali liard von've striven, 
That Love's heart nin<»n< arc hnj-ii in liea\-en; 
'Jhat anLi(ds, thi»n<:li ntisecn, Ix.tli mar or -liapc, 
^lav damn or cliai-m ns to a nohlcr fate! 



114 A Rose that Saved; 



And now real courtship, love's play, had begun; 
Their meetings oft, sometimes from sun to sun. 
Mark told his love: "You're best girl in the land." 
Asked one gift, and she gave it, 'twas her hand. 



Then Lena told him how the flowers sent 
Were for the poor, and sick — for mercy spent; 
But God had sped them like a random dart. 
To pierce and capture her dear lover's heart. 



But need I further this courtship relate? 
Both f am'lies agreed, I'm happy to state ! 
The day was fixed, bans published far and near, 
Of a sweeter event you rarely hear. 



or^ Markdinl Lena. Hi 



At botli iiiMii-i(»ii ;in(l cottaire, in uivat liiistc, 
Things were made roady, and in nicef^t taste. 
At the cottage Annt Kiz, pleased like tlic rest, 
Shaped things in finest style — she done lier hest. 



''J^aw'za ! yimr Annt Kizzy tells y«»n, honey, 
Ka/c dat man's rich, and he's got dc money 
And ef he wa'nt de be<t man in de world, 
I wonld never let him have dis here girl.'' 




AUNT KIZ'S GIFT OF KOSES. 



oi'y M(trk atid Iaiui. 117 



Love's Conquest Gift of the Koscs by Aunt Kizzic Two Families Kin^s. 



CIJAITHR /.' 



'I'lic wccldinLi' ciiiiic at Ia>t in iimdcst taste, 
IlandsoiiM' hntli, each (1i-('>s(m1 hccomino-, aiid chaste. 
Many were tiierc, rich, poor, and with the rest. 
Was A nut Kizzie, jnst hM)kint; at her hest. 



v^lie her greetings gave when the rest were done 
llcr diiskv face was smiling, eyes louketl fun. 
She said: "Mr. Mark, if none liere opposes, 
I give you Lena, my hunch of roses." 



118 A Base that Saved; 



Mark told her how a seed of that bouquet 
That she sent hini while sick, took root that day 
In his broken heart, had grown, and blazon 
With hues and sweets of the Rose of Sharon. 



When the wedding o'er, settled down at last, 
And hand in hand they enter life's great task; 
Home and God they honor, mankind they bless 
With love and peace; what better boon possess? 



They spend their summers at the cottage brown, 
And their winters altogether in the town. 
All so happy in love and godly fear. 
Both families living sweetly year by year. 



0)\ Mark- ilinl Lt int. 1 \\) 



111 tliat cottn^fo now or city palaro. 
Two fain'lios dwell witlioii! liatr or nialico. 
^Ir. Waltrce leads the soiii,^ in sweetest air, 
Whilo Fatlicr Lovcjny leads all In prayer! 



l-(Mia ill tliat li.ijn(\ like a tiuooii she reifjcns. 
And Mark, a kiiiii, not grasping worldly liaiiis. 
Lovo and lieauty nroiind tlieni Ixitli entwine, 
(JimI and heaven inaklni: theii- pathway shine. 



In rough stone, or on whito canvass are seen, 
By artist alone, anixel pictures gleam. 
This unreal, hut the best image given, 
Ts the one made heantifnl l»v livinc". 




MR. WALTREE LEADS THE SONG. 



MiU'L it ml Linn. \1\ 



And now ;i> down the \u>\ walk- y^{ lift- 
Mai'k and Lena, one aim, as man and wiff: 
III deeds \A loxc tor |>(M»r, and sick, ami Mind. 
Lovo to (ind aii<l ri-iemUlii|) fn|- all mankin«i. 



'i'lic solution (d' Life's proldem is here; 
In holy life and lovini!;, irodly fear, 
Ilelioldl "(iodV ways to men in this we scan, 
Ami find the hest study of God in man." 



''God sittcth solitary'' lioro Ixdnw. 
"Ill the fam'ly'' that His people may know, 
That union of liearts His mirror may he, 
Keflectiiig best image of Deity. 




HOME, earth's best KINGDOM. 



or, Mark a?id Lena. 128 



All lifers philosophy does hero but tend; 
^liisic, art, true science, no other end, 
Than to point Hope's alhiring star to iiiid 
Its God, and its joy, in Love's better clinie. 



liOve — "real life" — mnst have one aim, that to give 
Herself, and for, and with that olgect live. 
No man the nobler life can fully show, 
Until one woman's lovo with his doth flow. 



Man I "Wife ! Union ! where life's streams sweetly blend 
Heart with heart, life to life, and friend with friend. 
This harmony, like God's, and nature's seen, 
And, like God, is beauty, life's sweetest dream. 



124 



A Rose that Saved; 



There's naught that's pretty that we hate; 

No charms in face, or kindest deed; 
Beauty fades to the blackest state, 

Where loving hands plant not the seed. 




FATHER LOVE JOY LEADS ALL IN PRAYER. 



or^ Mark and Lena. 125 



A Sonj5 Love Makes Beauty. 



{JHAl'TER ..'0. 



Tliorc's iiotliini;' u;;ly that \\c love, 
111 all (•roation\s wondrous store, 

I'roiii croepiiii;- worms to stars above. 
From slimy beast to ra<i«»('(l jxMtr! 



Even defects will bloom with eliarms, 
As our affections ^round thoiii p-ow 

The poor, weak babe in mother^s arms, 
111 her kind eves no defects show! 



126 A Rose that Saved; 



O ! Ugly ! I have seen thy shape; 

Blear-eyed, haughty, and mean to see; 
Deformed in body, heart of hate, 

Worse devils would not dare to be ! 



Beauty, fine as Apollo's mould. 
Fair as Venus in all her prime; 

But when those charms are in the soul, 
It makes the human seem divine. 



What for the world so much has done 

As that bestowed by Mary's Son? 
No sun to star, or sky has giv'n 
Beauty like the Son of heaven. 



', Mtirk and Lend. Vl\ 



One stroke of this i::rt'at Mast^^r's l>ni>li 

(^ui clianiic, and make our natures bri«;lit; 

And ev'r feature then will hlush 
With rosy sunset's golden light. 



Keal heauty ne'er fade-^, and liei- ho[)es 
Di'i-liten wlieii near the sunset slopes; 
( )n wings of faith death's tlood she'll pass, 
To si nil" and shine on "Seas of Glass !" 



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