The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-06-04


to the spot. Bewildered and astonished at
such greeting from his fair betrothed. be
turned for an explanation to the mother,
who, perceiving tho embarrassment, stepped
forward and, offering him a seat, explained
10 him that since her daughters return from
the Springs, she had, after mature reflection
and examining her heart, thought it best to
dissolve the engagement made between
them.' =. ;,r - ., ~ -
The ruby cheeks of the suitor became of
an ashy paleness, and his bloodless lips
amvered like an aspen leaf, rs lie faltering-
~ exclaimed, :" and wherein is nv offence 2
have merited this? Good Heavens and
IS this the gentle, the tender, the confding
Emma White" ....
Sir, this is not the stage of theatre to
enact scenes" now spoke up the daughter ::
let 1t suffice to know we are ever hence
forth to be strangers to each other. You
attempted to deceive me, and pass yourself
OH for gentleman, when it turns out Won
are OF the working classes, only printer, a
portlonless journey man, fortune.seeker |!
Ii you had an honorable profession, sir, and
were OF good family, as / oace fopaly
thought, we would be united lut as it is, I
cannot and will not descend s lowl" and
as the young lady thus spoke, ,he tossed
her head, and with ineffable scorn md con
tempt, proudly sailed out of the room.
Alas how crushed were his hopes now !!
Deceived, sighted, wronged, confidence be.
trayed, laughed as and treated with scorn
and contempt by one whom he adored and
loved, alas q! too well and all for being a
" low bred, base menhanic?" And rushing
madly to the inn he sought his room and
threw himself despairingly upon his humble
cot, from which he did not rise for two lono
weary months, for the unwonted excitement
and disappointment Of the morning had
brought on burning fever. From morn
TIL! night, and night till morn, the patient
raved, wild maniac, calling and conjuring
his Emma to come back to him, and with
ms lmpatience, querulousness, .wearied all
about him, all save one. The physician
despaired OF restoring him, and resigned
hIm to the entire care Of the gentle Angus
ia. who watched at his bedside night and
day with untiring assiduity, bore with his
Imbecillty, administering to his wants with
kindness, and soothing his irritated sniri,s
by gentle words and kind affectionate treat.
ment. .-. q -.
FINALLY, after the lapse of several weeks.
he began slowly to recover, and reason re-.
turned once more. When having entirely
recovered, he thanked the hostess and
daughter with fearful eyes and heart over.
flowing with gratitude for their kindness in
watching over him in his weakness and in.
trmiues. He called Augusta his preserver.
his guardian angel, and told her he owed to
her his life, and that he would ever hold her
IN grateful remembrance, and though he
was then about to depart and would not see
her again for years, yet, when fortune sml-
ed upon him again, she should hear from
him. Till then he bid her sorrowful. a
fearful farewell, and departed"
Years passed, and still the unfortunate
stranger was not heard OF, and almost for.
gotten by the good gossips of Salem, and
even the one who caused his misfortunes,
Emma White herself; yet there was one in
that little village who still gave him place,
not only in her memory, but also in her
heart: 1t was the hostess daughter.
Five years from the events lust related,
Richmond was crowded to overflowing, for
the Legislature was in session, and had
brought its usual retinue Of strangers. office
and pleasure seekers. It was BY far the
greatest season the capital had seen for ma
ny years; and balls, parties, soirees, and
picnics followed each other in rapid success
sion and unabated zeal.
Gorgeous lights stream from score Of
windows of one Of Pearl streets stateliest
mansions, and sounds of music and reyelry
are heard within. Luscious and sylph-ike
forms skip over the richly carpeted floor,
and grave gentlemen sit comfortably in the
background, talking politics, gossipping and
admring the light-hearted, the lovely and
happy beings around them. We will draw
near one of these companies-that one near
the chandelier, consisting of two gentlemen
and young lsdy, ard lister and as we
are incog, it matters but little if we are
caught eaVesdropping." ..'
1t is just as you say, Col. White, the
Legislature has done but little as yet, still
think they have redeemed themselves some.
what by one jndicious actin appointing our
young friend < TO the fifth judicial
judgeship." 81. af4s ..s . .r' .maa. .
J" A very proper appointm eut, sir, very
but yonder he is now-see, the servant is
just ushering him into the room."i G,sU
Ial me pa" exclaimed the young lady
admiringly, |" how Interesting he looks, and
q vaupO t<xa "a h, II I, t|F.