The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1856-11-20
NO. 80.


OF her girlhood than he had done for years.
Hopo leaped up into my heart. l thought
l saw my way becoming clear, and I OK.
planned the purport Of my visit to Sir
Thomas.
In point of family, Mary Goring is not
inferior to yours; and you and !, Sir Thom-
a., only narrowly escaped being cousins, in
early life
Through Georgey Arcier, the booby!'
uttered Sir Thomas. You would have
saved him Miss HalliweIl. But it was not
Miss Goring's family we objected to-
Oh yes, it was in reality. Excuse my
speaking freely, Sir Thomas; the subject
Just'iies it. You and Lady Elliot were
mortified because William did not choose
his wife from the higher ranks of life. But
you, Sir Thomas. you, sensible man, be-
lieve that DR.. Goring was guiltyl It is
impossible that you can do so, if you have
dlspass'onaiely examined into the details
OF the affair. Imprudent he was-infatua-
ted-nothing more; and he paid the penal.
y. Do you-think il he had inde ed com.
m'tted crime so awful, and upon my own
sister, that | would come here to excuse
him, 10 protest there was no stain on his
claracterf No, Sir Thomas; I hare nv
own high and responsible duties in life 10
perform, and ] would not say or do o thing
that my conscience disapproyes. When /
assert Matthew Goring's innocence, I assert
what believe to be as true as that there is
n heaven above u.s.
lie made no reply.
1hink not l come, rs petitioner, to
urge my nieces claims, or TO protest against
her wrongs. No, | como here because it
was essential for some one to point out to
You both how grievously you we're erring,
and l believed that the task was allotted
TO me. To drive William away fiom his
prospects in life is heavy sin to lay 10
your door. How will you atone for itl'
Sir Thomas Elliot began pacing tie
room with uneasy strides. Presently ts
spoke, but in reluctant tone.
Since Grst heard Of the affair at Mid.
diebury, | have learut more of IFS particu-
lars. And confess that now think IL
possible DIR. Goring was-so far as re.
garded his wife's death--an innocent fnaa.'
Then act upon it, Sir Thomas;' briskly
said. Stop your sons voyage, now at the
eleventh hour, and restore things TO their
former footing
Louisa, what do you sayr he asked Of
his wife. told You once before that ia
this matter would abide by your decision
so Elliot gave his word, and Of course
will stick TO H. he resumed; 'bu, afterwards.
when he came to reflect upon the thing. in
cool blood, he felt that he had Teen harsh.
ly deit by-tricked, in short, inte promising
away wIa, we may call the subjects right
OF liberty, Altogether, he was disguised
al. 4
and means to throw up Old England. Good
morning, Miss Halliwell. I'll tell the GOV.
ernor of his negligence when write to Mid.
dlebury.'
Now II may sound like made-up Incl.
dent, like those We read of in a romance.
when assert that soon after parting with
MIR. Stone met William Elliot. But I on.
ly state the truth. was standing in the
great thorough-fare looking out for tho
right omnibus, when he came tearing along.
pushing straight forward and looking at
nobody, in as much hustle as if he had all
the business OF the city on his shoulders. I
caught his srm to stop him. He looked i'll
ana carsworn: my heart ached to see him.
~ hat is this hear, Mr.. Elliot, about
your quitting Englandl"
"Why remain in itl' was his answer.
"What have left to look forward toy'
"four profession" faltered.
II have lost interest in il. Men strive To
get on, not only to attain eminence, but to
win home. They think of wife; of
children; of domestic happiness. They
may gain the very highest houors Of the
land, but without ties of the home and
heart, such distinctions are cold and value.
less. SO | abandon country where hope
is denied me-"
This must be death blow to your
father and mother" uttered.
~ blow believe it is. wish Fate had
been kinder to all Of u.s.
when do you gol"
u leave London to morrow nigbt for
Southampton. The steamer for Malta
starts the following day. visit the cas-.
first"
10 remain abroad-how longr
Probably forever. Certainly for years"
"Oh, Mr.. Williamr' I exclaimed aif 7
could but persuade you to relinquish your
purposew
He smiled--a sickly smile. aAs other.
have sought to persuade -inefectuallv
How is II at homel Welll
Not very well" | replied, knowing to
whom he alluded. Men can wear out re.
grets with hustle and travel, as you arc
about TO do; but women, who arc con,
demned TO inactivity, retain remembrance
more keenly.
"God be with you, dear Miss Halliwell.r y
he said preparing to move on, "and take
my deares. love and blessing to Ter.
dare say | shall never see either Of YOU
again."
lie wrung my hand, in his emotion, tili
l thought he would have wrung it otf, and
a ring which happened to have on, cut
right into my finger. But was too trou.
oIed to care for the pain. 1t seemed to mo
that Sir Thomas and Lady Elliot had mucl,
to answer fof.