The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1854-09-22
GREENVLIEs s. c.: FRIDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER m 1854

had an opportunity to scan her features,
which Ibid furtively.
She was what would be called rather pref
ty, neatly but richly dressed, while from her
neck suspended by guard, hung gold
watch. She took it out once to learn the time
which gave me an opportunity toremark that
it was of very costly workmanship.
"You must think" said she, after pause
shat have made rather singular request
of gentleman with whom am totally un-
acquainted.n ~, - i...... +,
@Not in the least, Madam" said politely.
Nevertheless Ifeel bound to give some ex-
planation of this step in my own justification.
My name is Mrs. Etz Allen"
"An aristocratic name thought /. won
der whether she's widow" -s.s
IL am somewhat of an invalid, in conse-
quence, as my physician tells me, ofmy talk
ing too little exercise He has therefore di-
rected me to walk three hours through the
day. s. ss
In conformity with his direction set out
this morning with the design of walking to
M.-----, but found after while that had
miscalculated my strength, and resolved to
throw myself upon the generosity and kind
ness of the first passer whom thought could
con6de in. l am sure from your appearance,
sir, that l am not mistaken Judging you to
be ofgood character" .....
felt exceedingly flattered at what right
lyjudged to be Intended as a compliment
and began to esteem myself in luck at having
encountered the fair lady who had placed
herself under my protection.
We kept up an animated conversation,
which however, was now and then Interrupt
ted by Mrs. Fitz Allen bending forward and
looking back over the side of the chaise. :
Supposing that she was desirous of seeing
more Of the country than could be observed
the chaise top, but she demonstrated SO earn
estly against this proceeding, that ! was fain
to let things remain as they We're. ..,....
Meanwhile had become more and more
pleased with my companion, and began to
consider Inpfs earnestly whether she was like
ly TO be widow r .ss. r. '#
For the purpose of ascertaining this re-
sorted to very ingenious fabrication as fol-
| lows. .r.s. s,. w.. .ls.. 49,
at would be- singular" remarked /, care
lessly, if it should chance that your husband
and are old acquaintance. / used to know
a Mr.. Henry Fitz Allen who was, if remem-
Der rightly, a-a-a lawyer" -s-f,r. s.-.
"No, don't think it. could have been the
one. My husband died some years since.
Beside his name was Robert, and he was
merchant" ....- ..u.
~ had gained the information, desired,
need not say that Mr.. Henry Fitz Allen,
the lawyer, whom / had mentioned, was
quite an apoeryphal parsonage.
began to consider whether it would not
be worth while to follow up the acquaintance,
when the widow afterwards inquired, with
visible agitation, whether wouldn't drive
little faster. ...-... ....... ...-as.
To this had not the least objection. l
therefore laid on the whip, and the horses
bounded forward at rapid pace. ~.
81 liketo ride fast" said my companion,
in explanation of her request, "t is so exhil-
arating. think there is no enjoyment like
that Of riding rapidly" s..s
II agree with you perfectly" said /, ut is
favorite recreation of mine"
The sound of wheels are heard behind us.
"Couldn't you drive a little faster n asked
Mrs. Fitz Allen. ss.. "a. - a,.sl
was about to apply the whip once more
when heard shout to stop from behind.
mo, do not stop" said my companion.
"He don't want anything with you"
i was puzzled, and was about to follow
her advice, when the words were repeated in
a more authoritative tone.
"Stop! ] command you in the name Of
the law"
The instant afterwards constable drove
up.
"What do you want with me Z" asked
in astonishment.
"Nothing with you. But have something
n A. 4 L.