The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-01-22

face as he imprinted Kiss on her cheek
that kiss given in the fullness of fond
heart. was not returned with that fervor his
glowing fancy had pictured-'twas cold,
formal and trembling.
And have you returned 2" escaped her
rather as a question than an exclamation.
Yes, Helen. ! have returned, the same in
heart, The same fond lover us :cver. But
you see my garb denotes the suffcrngs
have endured what misery, privalions and
toil-but what Of this We have gained
our liberty, and planted on our shore the
banner of Virtue, Liberty and Indepen-
denc".' And thy dear, sweet image was
ever present to my sight; it cbeered me in
the battle, and could press my cold blank.
ct with ecstatic JOY, knowing that one fo,.d
heart was beating for ME, and that heart
was yours"
Alas Henry, you-you must moi be as
tonishel TO find change in me. My pa
rents"
Change IT. thee-in thee, Helen -
Good Heavens, what mean you speak !"
"Thev have insisted on our separation,
and fate has decreed it-and we must now
part"
"Gracious Heaven! Helen. is this their
former kindness, and their former love
But forgive them their motives are to me
| obvious {; but in you, Helen, this ira lsation
is beyond my belief. Is this your love 2"
"Daughter Helen" was now repeated by
her mother without, "Captain Ellis is be-
| low"
Captain Ellis" mutered Henry, he my
! rival p
But before she could answer, Captain Ell
lis uShp IN r,ll IL
Ellis was in full uniform, and the contrast
between the humble garb Of Henry was cer-
tanly not much to his advantage. lie was
received with smiles and marked attention.
Helen introduced him" Captain Ellis, per.
nit me to introduce my friend, Henry w
to" "What. Major Drayton! Our Ma
jor in this garb by my faith you become il
well Dotf your beaver, Major, your hard
earned laurels i'll become these humble ha-
biliments. Ladies permit me to introduce,
in his true character, the gallant Major Fran
els Drayton. presume fame has already
done that honor; you know him in proper
person, though acknowledge, not in prop.
er garb."
"Captain Ellis :" exclaimed Drayton,
whatever your opinions may he respecting
this disguise, It's the plain garb of cont.
mental soldier and honors the wearer more
at this proud epoch of our country's glory
than diadem on the brow Of monarch"
And is my dear Henry, that brave Ma
jor Drayton,' cried Helen, with every de
monstratiOn of joy. "Cap,ain Ellis" con-
| tinued Drayton, 81 have used name in
battle not my own am still Francis Dray.
ton. by the last will and testament of n
dear and beloved aunt, | became heir to he,
immense property, by the assuming of tha,
name-my motive was the trial of affection
Miss Helen can explain to you, Captain EI
lis the effect of that trial-ir her conduct
would justify any further explanation, | am
and still will be ready to give it. lis her
parents command. and her wish-wth such
powerful reasonings opposed to my wishes,
[ silently obey"
My commands, Major, my commands, l
! never"
! Hold, madame, your words, if allowed
to explain further, will only tend to lessen
! Helen lower in my estimation than she is at
present, and of course, will avail but little.
Convinced, therefore, that ambition, not
love, actuated Miss Helen, | will dotf my
beaver, as Captain Ellis observes, and wish
you all very good morning" So saying,
he departed. leaving the captain thunder.
struck, and Helen and her mother equally
! Iiute anu conIOunUeu.