Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-07-22

counterfeit eousin's) is quite dark and CLOS
sy. I must really confess, papa, that I like
John very much great deal more than
expected. do indeed
'Then,' said Mr.. Meirs exultingly, 'if ]
we're in Johns place, l would just take the
liberty to strike while the iron is hot: There
is nothing gainedby delays, and a week hehce
you might be as far off the handle as you
were week ago.
sOh, no, lam not so tickle, but I will leave
the whole matter with you and john
There, Bell, you talk like sensible girl,
cried Mr.. Meirs. Il knew you would. ]
like your resolution. The is nothing SC
rare in the world as sensible girl at your
time of life. John is no fop or prohigate.
He will make you good husband look af:
ter your interest, and I think will be worthy
of you. AS for the wedding, John, it shall
be left entirely to you. Bella is willing, and
I can see nothing to prevent its taking place
right away.
Il think whatever you think proper said
John. 'Any arrangement agreeable to you
will be equally so to me. I have great re.
spect and affection for Miss Meirs, and I can
safely say, that to be the husband Of your
daughter this moment or at any other time,
would be to me the choicest gift of heaven.
very sensible remarks says Mr.. M. joy
fully, 'and as you are obligiug enough to
leave the matter to my direction, I shall say
a week from Friday that being the day on
which. 1 had first anticipated your coming.
This will give Bella ample time.for all neees-
sary preparations and you, to apprise your
father and such other friends from B., as
you are disposed to invite
If might. be allowed the preference in
this respect answered our hero, glaucing at
Bella for encouragement, Il would much
rather not mention itto my fatberand friends
till afterwards, and dthusgive them an agreea-
bic surprise. In fact, before Isaw her this
had not even dreamed of such
sudden good fortune
'And beside iuterposed Bella earnestly,
your father might not like ,journeying so
soon after an attack of gout. AS for me, I
would much prefer quiet wedding, with
only few friends present. Besides, 1
would great deal rather give the money
away, which would be spent on such an occa-
sion, to some of the poor families who are
starving in this city
'Nobly spoken, cried Mr. Meirs, with en-
thusiasm, and glaucing at Bella with look
Of pride and affection. 'Nobly spoken, my
daughter. With such prudence and charita-
BILE feelings, you will make your cousin John
a pattern of a wife. heartily agree with
you in this respect, and you shall! have it all
your own way
During the time which elapsed between
this and the day set apart for the marriage
of his daughter, Mr.. Meirs seemed overflow
ing with good humor and enjoyment. He
made several presents to the poor of his ac-
quaintance, and even gave Bella the sum of
of five hundred dollars to be used, if she
chose, for the same purpose:
In the meantime our hero was living in
the greatest kind of intimacy with Bella
Every day walked, rode, or sung togethers
while the merchant looked on aud entered
into their plans with increasing satisfaction.
At length. the long anticipated Friday ar
rived, and few chosen guests were assem-.
bled at-the residence of Mr.. Meirs to witness
the nuptials. John Peters. bod exhausted
his last dollar in rcmunerating the tailor who
had furnished him ANEW wedding coat, and
by the assistance of the barber who had
trimmed and finished his moustache, cut and
curled his hair after the most approved style,
our hero was really as fine looking fellow
as couldbe found anywhere within the pre-
cincts of the city. Mr.. Meirs and Bella we're
not "a little proud in introducing him among
their aristocratic friends. The pastor who
presided over the church with which Mr..
Meirs was connected had already arrived, ac-
companied by clerical acquaintance; while
Bella, attired in dress of white satin, with
a white veil, surmouuted bya crown of aow-
ers, had just entered resting on the arm of
the bridesmaid. During the sensation cre-
ated by the entrance of the bride, another
door opened and young man some five
feet four inches in height, with dusty gar
ments and very r.d hair was pushed in by
the servant, and with much amazement de-
picted on his freokled, unprepossessing fea-
lures, sank down in the nearest chair, with
out attracting particular attention at the time,
from the rest of the company assembled.
As the ceremony progressed and the ques-
ton was asked by the clergyman if any one
objected to the bands, ne of the red hair and
freckles rose up and sald 4 object, Mr..
Clergyman, most decidedly object
What cried Mr.. Meirs, springing for
ward and confronting the excited young
man of the red hair and freckles. sAnd who
are you that dare object to my daughters
marriage with her cousin ? Will you ex-
plain yourself sir?' cried the enraged Mr..
Meirs, shaking his fist in the face of the ter
rifed intruder. Speak, or by my faith I
will bundle you headforemost into the
street.
Il can't SIR replied the proprietor of ths
chair, 'while you continue SO excited
Then, by my soul, cried the merchant,
still more excited in his tone, I'll just give
you to understand that you have no right to
dictate in my house. And suiting the action
to the word, he seized the unlucky intruder by