Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-03-04

not one of the regular actresses, and that
her protector, Mr.. Warren, in whose family
she resided, was respectable man; that
she did not think they should be slighted
for what should be termed misfortune,
instead of disgrace. Judge Harper told
her that his wife was very much mortified
at the occurrence, but he hoped she would
get to look at the event in q different light
that he wished her and her daughter to
remain, and he would explain things to his
wife, but he begged Mrs. DeVere to humor
his wife flor his sake at leasD by taking her
meals in her own room for the present, and
Flora would stay in the loom with her sister,
so that Isabel could occupy the room with
her. Mrs. DeVere then left the room,
promising to acquiesce for the present. What
else could she do but agree-two teuderly
nurtured women with no means Of supporting
themselves that they knew of in strange
city. But Mrs. DeVere determined not to
stay but day or so, if Mrs. Harper did not
make some apology.
The next day Isabel made many inquiries
of her mother about her aunt and cousins,
and often wondered why they did not come
in to see them. Poor Mrs. DeVere waived
the subject, for she dislked to wound her
child's feelings. The evening of the second
day servant came to tell Mrs. DeFere that
Mrs. Harper wished to see her upstairs
She arose and followed the servant, who
ushered her into his mistress room, who met
and begged her to be seated, and then said,
"I have had Judge Harper to make great
many inquiries concerning Isabels life and
actions since her arrival in the city. Every
one who knew her, spoke we'll Of her. |
could not throw our children together until
I was satisfied with regard to Isabels former
life and connections. I hope you will not
blanca mothers anxiety for her children's
good name. I am willing the children
should associate together now, but [ am
very sorry that it can be said there was
DeVere-one of that high proud name-an
actress.
Mrs. DeVere listened in silence to her
unfeeling sister, and when she concluded
her very unkind and cutting remarks, an.
swered her thus, ~ do not blame any mother
for being anxious upon such delicate point
as her daughters character; but Helen, you
have treated both Isabel and me unkindly,
not as the wife and only child of your dead
brother should be treated, but will pass all
by for his sake, and the good of my dear
child, who know is as pure and vlrtuous as
any one on earth. Then rising and bowling
her head she left the room. That night
Isabel was introduced to her aunt and cous-
ins, and they passed the evening together
and many pleasant days aud evenings 6 llded
away. Isabel and Flora were inseparable.-
Averila was kind to her but not intimate,
and Edgar was always near her. Although
he did not talk much to her, he only looked,
and an observer of human nature could read
those looks and find out that Edgar'S silence
was attributable to love. He was generally
very lively before Isabel came, but now ne
was sad, thoughtful and silent. There was
but one key to the mystery-Edgar was IN
love-but with whom? He has not said,
but we may guess, and then let time prove
whether we have guessed right or not And
does Isabel return this passion? Time will
prove that too. But we will 60 into the par
ior and sec what they are all doing.
Averilla sat neara harp which rested its
golden frame against cushions of azure vel
vet. On one side of her sat Flora and lsa-
bel, on the other, Carl and Edgar. She was
playing and singing sweet air-a tavorlte
song of Carl's. She really looked beautiful,
and so he thought, but he could not forget
her remarks once made in an unguarded
hour, which proved her as heartless as she
was beautiful. Turning his eyes next upon
Flora, whom he had never closely observed,
his whole time and attention having been al
ways, heretofore, bestowed upon Averilla, he
was forced to admit that she was as fair and
lovely as her sister, although not so dashlng
or snowy. And Isabel-what of her! She
was very beautiful but he could only approach
her rs friend-honor forbade his making
any advances toward the idol of his friend.
lie was Edgar's confdante and knew Isabel
was his bright particular star. Altogether
they were three as pretty women as could
be found in the city.
There was to be large party the next
evening and after Avcrila had finished play
ing, the merits of the party were discussed
They all agreed that it would be delight
full party, and to miss it, would be deprl-
vation greatly to be deplored. At late
hour they separated, promising to meet early
the ensuing evening and attend the party to-
gether.