Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-06-30
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
TRIAL AND TRIUMPH
RY TIE AUTHOR OF s"GRAeE- TEMPIEToN- 'TEE
WIFE," AND OTHER TALES. 90. -"
CHAPTER VI.

The ride home was, II posslDle, Hore uu-
pleasant than the ride out had been. He
seemed perfectly careless about eoucealIng
his sentiment, although careful to general
ize his impertinenoe in such manner as
made it impossible. to be offended at the
individual bearing. His belief of the un,
truthfalness of women, and his doubts OF alt
moral rectitude, she answered at first warm
" and indignantly; then as he became more
reckless, she replied with naughty contempt
and finally would not answer his sneerlng
mockeries at all. When they reached their
hotel. she looked hurriedly around for Mr..
Merton he was not to be seen, and she was
obliged to accept the assistance of Leslie IN
descending He choose to throw into his
manner as much empressment as the oeea-
sion would permit and did not relinquish
her hand until he had drawn it through his
arm. and rested it there. She hastily with
drew it, and again looked up for her unole,
as she rapidly walked towards the house
She saw him, and-could it be? yes, it was
her husband! And he saw her--was looking
at her, and yet stood with folded arms, calm
ly conversing. Leslie had seen him too;
shecould not doubt it, for there was fend-
ish smile upon his lip as he said,
oIt is as I told you-you have scarcely
been missed. Better accept my escort; they
seem in no hurry to greet you" She would
not notice him though he kept by her side,
but ran hastily up the steps, and with lush
ed face, and sparkling eyes. advanced to-
wards them. The cold ''well Clara," fell
like an ice bolt upon her heart, her hand was
scarcely taken before relinquished, and every
vestige of color fading from her face she
turned towards her uncle
"Why Clara thought this would be a
happy surprise for you," said Mr. Merton,
"but you look much more as if you had had
fright"
GA fright p' said Leslie, who had been
presented to Manvers, 81 assure you have
never seen Mrs. Manvers so gay, so full OF
life as she has been to day, and you might
have yourself remarked the brilliant color
she had but few moments ago! Oh, no, I
assure you my horses, though spirited, are
perfectly gentle, and Pll leave it to Mrs.
Manvers if she had the least cause for con-
cern. IT'S true she did seem surprised at
seeing you here, sir; perhaps it has been
too much for her." and he smiled in deris-
ion ..r. .-
Poor Clara her face was crimson enough
now, but boWing coldly and saying,
81 had no cause for fright, but I feel
weary and will go to my ROOM"
She passed quickly on.
For few moments Leslie stood recount
ing in his happiest manner, the pleasures Of
the day. "Mrs. Manvers gaiety, her happy
freedom, her brilliantrepartee, her engaging
manners, her enjoyment of the ride, and
their leisure drive, were all limited at in the
most unconscious way imaginable; then ho-
ping "she would not suffer seriously from
the surprise" bowed himself away.
s.Who is that man ?" said Manvers curtly.
sLeslie, Harry Leslie" replied Mr.. Mer,
ton, GONE of our gayest gallants. He is the
pet of the season; his manners are even
more fascinating than his exterior, and l
fancy you seldom see more handsome face,
or more graceful form"
"Doyou know him intimately-is he much
with your party?" "Well, yes, he admires
Clara very much, and has lately been much
with US but I cannot say know him. I
do not think he is much of favorite with
his own sex, and somehow, to tell the truth,
never thought the man honest"
"Honest! In what way?"
"In principle. He talks beautifully Of
morality, of duty, and even Of religion, but
it all has the appearance ofparade-t thoughts
dressed up for the occasion, kind of holi
day garb: indeed, know, he can be lewd
and profane enough whenit serves his turn" "
"And you trusted Clara with him 7" said
Manvers sternly.
"Indeed I did not wish to do it, said the
old man, "and I was rather surprised al
Clara's desire to accompany him. I wish
she had not requested it, for I fear it has
done her no good; the child did not lool
WE'LL" and he looked uneasily at Manvert
who was standing with knitted brow, look
ing gloomily into vacancy.
uWill you 20 for her; she will be expect