The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-03-12

"After an introduction, sir l may hear
you," bitterly replied Edward; "but your
presence and silence are as much as | can
ask or desire just now"
Bradsford fairly staggered at this calling
repulse, and turned pale with modification;
for the whole company had heard Edwards
words.
He seated himself without even reply
to Edward; but trembled as l thought
what would be the consequences of this
scathing insult.
Alice looked much excited and pale, and
knowing the unpleasantness Of her position,
l conducted her back to her seat in silence.
was sorry that Edward had come, and
exceedingly angry that he should have so
far forgotten himself as to insult guest OF
the majors, and that, too, without the
slightest provocation.
III must speak with the major" thought,
rs seated myself beside Alice.
An opportunity soon offered itself for
speaking to the major, and l avaled my
self of it,
ut is morally impossible, major" said J.,
"tbat we can derive any pleasure from the
party while Edward is present; for it is
quite certain that he means to be both in
sulting and dangerous towards Bradsford."
| You would not have me expel him from
the hQuse-would YOUR
No, not by any means; but do you not
think that he would be quiet if you could
eak to him on the subject"
OPerhaps so, but think it rather doubt.
fuI, for he does really appear TO be beside
himself"
About an hour or two after our conver-
sation we managed TO get Edward out upon
the piazza, where the major kindly child
him for the improperly of his conduct, and
requested him to avoid using such severe
language towards Bradsford, as it tended
not only to irri,a,e him, but to make mat
tiers generally unpleasant and dsagreeable
TO the entire party.
Edward, my dear fellow" continued the
major; 'you are mistaken in supposing
Bradsford to be your enemy; for assure
you that he is enthusiastically anxious to
become your friend"
MY friend" exclaimed Edward, "and do
you know so little of me, major, rs to think
me capable Of calling that man my friend,
who has basely trampled upon my very
heart, and deprived me of that without
which llie is barren, sere, and wretchedl
Does Bradsford think me such frozen
hearted coward and low -thoughted fool as
to accept the offer of his friends lip for the
LOGS OF the love of early lifel el-NEvERm
ut is noble TO forgive" | veu,ured 10
say.
"Oh! Mr.. F." replied Ed yard, "you are
too cold for me, and make no allowances
for mans passions and affections; but it's
al
You wrong me. Edward" said |; I'm
| deed you do, for have been almost alto
gether influenced by feeling in all ha,
have said at any time to you on this sub
ject."
Pardon me. Mr.. F." warmly replied
Edward, "for scarcely know what am
speaking about; but you, at least, might
understand how more than impossible ii
would be TO accept Bradsfords offers If
friendship. What would the world sayi"
The worldi You are, or ought to be-
far above the influences of lis maxims and
opinions"
"Ah! point me out the man that is, and
| will show you millions who are not"
"Well, we'll" said the major, "all these
things are foreign to the purpose for which
| wished to speak TO you, Edward.
81 ask only this, that for my sake YOU en-
deavor TO restrain your feelings while among
the company and in Bradsfords presence
nay, for 4iice'S sake ask it,"
"Then for her sake your request shall be
granted" replied Edward, folding his arms,
and entering tue room
Come into my Office just few moments,
Mr.. f., while the company are dancing; |
have something to show you," said the ma
jor, as soon as Edward had left us.
We proceeded together to the office, and
the major, first locking the door, turned alb.
ruptly towards me and said:
IL tell you what, Mr.. f., Edward is a
wronged man, and Bradsford is a design.
ing villain"
Il agree with you, major, as regards Ed
ward; but am somehow inclined TO differ
with you about Bradsford's character. |
think him quite high toned gentleman"
so thought l." replied the major; "but
stop" So saying, be unlocked a small box
on the table, and taking therefrom letter,
he handed it to me- exclaiming:
Read that!'
Judge of my surprise, dear reader, when
perused the following:
~ ID. B., Esq:
ESTEEMED SIR: have learned that Mr..
Edward Nh is an almost continual
visitor at your house since my daughter has
been your guest | have my reasons for
desiring, either that you forbid him to con-
tinue his presumptuous visits, or Gf more
conveniently that you send my daughter
home by the next stage
Edward has already acted tho v;lla;n
towards an unsuspecting girl, and, under
these circumstances, not only wonder a.
your condescension in receiving his visits,
but positively demand an instantaneous dis
continuation of them while my daughter
remains in S.
Say to Mr.. Bradsford that received his !
letter, and will answer it in person in a
manner unlocked for by certain villain