Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-24

allow their judgements to exert some mea,
sure of influence over their inclinatious and
wills, how many errors might be avoided,
how many moments of upavailing regrets
prevented! Ida was unfortunate in having
| Upderdonk for her guardian ; for he knew
| little, if anything, Of the sweet afhnites, OF
social affections and virtues of life.
An old bachelor! Is such being prop
er guardian for young, warm, and affection
ate heart, whose every pulsation sends up
the yearuiug cry Something to love meT
He-poor old man had never known the
love of woman-ueyer allowed his tutored
heart to put out its tendrils in early life
He had damned up the current of his nature
-ilenced the whisperings of his heart
and pressed the cold hand of expediency
upon the pulsatious of bis soul, until the
God given throbs grew ohillingly still for
ever For many years had be lived alone,
unloved, unblest; until Ida, like a ray OF
sunshine, came to share his cottage, and
teach him that he had heart. He learned
to love the little orphan-his brothers only
chiid-but as she grew up beneath his root
and gradually beuutifed under his eye' he
could not but feel anxious about the Welt
fare of his fair charge. He felt that Ida
could not be kept under his roof always
that she was born to- grace society and add
attractions to the domestic circle. But what
did he know of society? What had he to
do with domestic circles 2-nothiugl No
wonder then, that he should accept George
Marlton's handsome offer of his sons hand
for Ida. No wonder that he should feel
anxious about union which would place
Ida in her legitimate position in social life.
No wonder, that the poor old bachelor did
not dream that it was Ida's immense wealth
which induced Mr.. Marltou to offer bis SON
hand. Fortunately for Ida, Mr.. Marlton's
son was better man than his father, and
fortunately for Mr.. Underdonk, Ida was an
affectionate and sensible girf. But let us
proceed with our story.
The old fashioned clock upon the mantel
sluggishly struck eleven upon its cracked
bell, when Edwin Marlton entered the snug
library of Mr. Underdonk, with the an of a
man who was 'up to snuff
You are punctual to the very minute,
replied Underdopk, pointing to the clock.
so 1 PERCEIVE said Marlten, Indifferent
ly.
sHow long do you purpose remaining in
Charleston p asked Underdonk.
"A few hours, only replied Marlton.
i Aattered myself, that l would have had
the pleasure of your society for month, at
least said Undertook.
You did not expect me to live all that
time without country whiskey, I hope? said
Marlton, with assumed honesty.
sWhiskey = exclaimed Underdonk, with
uplifted hands, 'why, you do not drink rhis-
key, Mr.. Marlton.'
TO be sure do, old codger; what do you
drink?
odd codger what do drink p exelaim-
ed the old man, perfectly horrifed.
The next time you indulge, old Soap
sticks continued Marlton, fill your glass
half full of the best Jamaica rum, put few
drops of nitric acid into it, stir it with a red
hot tightening rod, then add a handful of
haiEstoues, small quantity Of concentrated
thunder bolts, and after adding little more
rum, drink it while hot
Mr.. Marltou,' said the old man, Judging
from your language and behavior, l would
not be at all astouished to hear that you have
Just swallowed the dose which you have re-
commended to me, and become so outrageous
ly intoxicated thereby as cost you the loss of
your self.respect.'
Il have not taken a drink siuce-this
morning early said Marlton.
You may take as many more as you deem
proper, Mr. Marlton but 1 wish it distinct
ly understood, that l do not feel myself at
all honored by the visits Of man whose
proper associates. may be found at corner
groggeries, and who has become such an
adept in the language of vagabonism, that
he is in danger of being kicked out of o
gentlemau's house by too freely using it.
said Mr.. Underdonk, rising from his chair
Indeed, Mr.. Underdond,' said Marltou,
who began to feel that he had carried the
joke too far, i beg you to attribute my re-
marks to spirit of pleasantly rather than
offensiveness.'
Il can attribute it to nothing, sir, but want
of respect for your self and others, and
consider your presumption and familiarity
an evidence of bad breeding, and want Of
common sense
you must retract those words, Mr.. Un-
derdonk,' said Marlton with well-feigned
anger.
Il never retract, SIR said Underdonk,
firmly.
'Am to understand, that you wish to in
suit me?' asked Marlton.
you may understand just what you please,
sir. You come into my house and insult
me, and then, because l have too much spir-
it to bear with your precocity in vagaboud-
ism, you demand retraction-Very fine 'pon
my word!
'Mr. Underdonk,' said Marlton, 'sufer
me to explain
Il prefer your absence to your explana-
tion,' said Underdonk.
you shall be grati6ed in both cases, said
Marltou.