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

| they Know n0tnlng apout aDytnlnS out crops
and corn-shuckings, Ifs[ do not undeceive
her in less than an hour then / deserve a
whipping. Here is piano-now for that
fine march from Lucia Di Lammermoor-
won't l surprise herr and so saying MarIton
struck the keys, and filled the room with per-
| feet gushes and swells Of the finest music.
As Marlton- had expected, Ida bounded
into the room upon hearing suoh perfectly
executed music; and seeing him at the piano,
she stood for few moments quite beWilder:
ed with surprise Her assouishmeutincseas-
ed when Marlton gracofaly arose, from his
seat, and made her a bow that would have
done honor to French courtier:
Miss Walter said Marltou, i trust that
1 have not been guilty Of ar unwarrantable
liberty in testing the perfection of your beau:
tful instrument
Not at all, SIR Ida managed to reply, as
she seated herself upon the offered chair,
and gazed wonderingly upon Marlton.
i learned very beautiful serenads from
the Opera Of dom Pasquale' while on a visit
to Paris, and if you have no objections l
will play the piece for You, as we'll as can
from memory said Marlton. =
1da's- astonishment became greater and
greater, as Nlarlton executed various selec-
tions from Norma LA File du Regiment,
Robert the Devil sElisire D D'Amore;;' 'Mar-
tha,' LA Semiramide' LA Sonnambula,' and
other operas.
sAnd now, Miss Walter said Marlton,
lowering the lid of the piano, I'VE will talk
a little about the crops
do not allude to that, Mr.. Marlton, if
you please said Ida blushing with mortif'
cation, If you had not disguised yourself,
would not have thus spoken :.
IF any apology were necessary, Miss
Walter, I would be the most proper person
to offer it, for I so conducted myself as to
merit the manner in which you entertained
me awhile ago.
you must acknowledge that your conduct
was at least unfair said Ida.
Pardon me, Miss Walter, for that piece
of folly, and allow me to explain the motive
that prompted such singular course
Ida remained silent, SO Marlton continued
CAS- you are aware, your worthy guardian,
and my excellent father seem to have made
up their minds that we should be united in
marriage. Now, Miss Walter, /. trust that
youwill do me the justice to believe, that
am not Influenced by the commonly received
opinions of fashionable alliances in this i'm.
portant matter. I have given much thought
to this smatch,' as father calls it, and have
determined not to act with too much precip.
itaucy in the premises. We are both young
persons and look for much happiness in the
future, and it becomes us to consult our own
judgments before venturing upon an act
which must in some measure decide our fu-
ture lot in life. I visited you this morning
in the character of plain man, soas to give
you the advantage of seHiug me as I really
am. 1 offered you my hand in the capacity
Of ploughman, and you refused it iudig.
nantly, / now approach. you as wealthy
and intelligent country gentleman-as the
person whom your guardian has chosen as
your future husband. Miss Walter, Be can
did with me, and tell me if you are willing
to abide by your uncle's choice
That is scarcely fair question, said Ida,
nervously.
rs your heart free, Miss Walter?'
Neither is that fair question, sir said
Ida, blushing.
Miss Walter, if you love another, I as:
sure you, that instead OF pressing My suit,
I will use all my influence in your behalf,
and endeavor to crown that love with success
only be candid with me-
This was too much for poor Ida-she
burst into tears, as though her little heart
would break.
That's presumptive evidence that she does
love another said Marlton within himself.
AS Soon as Ida grew composed, Marlton
softly said: miss Walter, friend Of mine
has sent you this memento, a''a desires you
to wear it for his sake And Marlton hand
ed her the ring, to which allusion has al
ready been made.
Indeed, sir said Ida, i will not accept
of presents from gentleman whom I do not
know
Not from Charles Euiaston p asked
Marlton.
sMr. Marlton,' said Ida, blushing, will
you answer me fair question? 2
sMost cheerfully, Miss Ida
Has Mr.. Evinston made you his conf,
dante?'
sHe has, replied Marlton.
do you believe that his intentions are
honorable? z?
Most undoubtedly said Marlton.
'Mr Marltop,' said Ida, shall I choose
him, or yourself?
Choose Charlie, by all means, Miss Ida,
replied Marltou laughing.
what would become Of you then p asked
Ida.
i am already provided for replied Marl-
ton.
Would it not ruin our prospects in life,
if We should refuse to acquiesce in the ar
-angements, which have been made by your
father and Mr. Underdonk, for our disposal 2
asked Ida.
i think not, Miss Ida replied Marlton.
TO be candid with you, your affections have
been placed upon another, and, therefore,