The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1859-06-02
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htterEOon, saiu fIofcnce, 10 hcf, brothers sas
they strolled along Listenf Listen wiliieiss
continued she, as just at that moment mock
ing. bird 1.-The nightingale Of the South -.
poured forth a straio Of sweet melody from a
neighboring oak "Isn't it deligbtful music Z
How i wish ninma wns with Ne nomr ! am sure.
IL she we're, she would never scod rue again for
loving The WILD green woods so dearly Willie
was almost asm much pieascd- as Florence. with !
the sweetvoiced sehgsters They fingered
quietly, hsteplng 10 the. bird soft song !; and a.,
as If fiattvred BY such attentive audi,ors flied
the woods with rich strains OF gushing music
Proceeding along the shady pathway that led
through the woods langhing and cllattering gai-
ly, as only he-young apd. innocent can do, they
soon arrived at the pasture. Far away among
the rich, green. grass, the cattle might be seen
qnie,Iy browsing. while ever and anon, the soft,
clear tinkle .ofp bell was borne upon the even
log breeze, making syeet,music--sweet, at least,
TO the ar,of Florence q WHINE. The grass was
very higbSand Florence, who, notwithstanding
her wild. .romping ways. had o perfect hnrror. of
snakes, concluded TO remain at the entrance of
the field until her brother returned with the
cows. With this intention, she seated herself
upon sbe topmost rail Of the fence; aud, to while
away tho time, commenced singing Wild plaint
i've, gipsY air. Sitting tns, with the soft breeze
playing with her iuxuriant trseses, her straw
hat waving to-ahd fro as It hung suspended from
her arm, and her somewhat sup .browhed face
flushed with, health and exercise Florence
WHINE presented such a perfect picture of rural
loyeiiness. as would have enchantcd the heart of
Az ARTIST The gipsy air did not strike her ns
being comic enough, soi moment her red iips
parted in a nischievous smile, and then, with o
laugh, she sang:
"As went out by the light of the moon,
Merrily singing this old tnne
! came across big raccoon,
a sUtting on rail.p "
As siso concluded, a rich, manly laugh greeted
her, and made her ears fairly tingie Turning
quickly ia the direction whence the sound came
Florence perceived, at a short distance, a young
gentleman; on irorseback, who scemed to enjoy
her discomfit vastly. The rich blood rushed tn
multnousiy over Florences face and neck. and.
for once in her life, she seemed completely non.
splussed. In a moment, however,, her usual au-
dacity came to herrclief. With a pretty toss Of
her curls, che echoed the laugh merriy and
with as much Gang Jroid rs though -it was mol
raised at her expense. ~. -, .s' -
Can you direct me to DR.. Gwinne's s. asked
the stranger, as soon as lac could command his
voice sufficiently to speak.
/" Yes, sir. Wsit minute. = and as che spoke,
the-eatde wore seen approaching. with Willie
trudging along behind. Springine from her eie-,
vation, Florence quickly lowered the bnfs. that
they might pass through. AS Willie came up.
lac perceived ,he presence of the stranger. aud
politely raised his cap Willie approached Flor
encc, and said: 80
oh, Flora, am very sorry kept You wait
ing so long. but ] killed large moccasn down
by the ditch. which kept ine Longer than ]
would have been"
1t did not seem very long Willie; and las
sure you I enjoyed myself finely during your
absences" and again that fairy,Iike langh greeted
the ear Of the stranger, who found himself heart
ily joining the young girl In her mirth. The
information he had inquired for was forgotten,
and all three marched on after the cows.
In a short time they arrived at an opening
where three lanes met Here Florence seemed
all at once TO fecollect the wish OF the young
gentleman to learn the road 10 her fathers !
house. ~ really beg your pardon, sir. for not
answering your inquiry sooner. That is the lane
you take. II win carry you directly to the
house. Brother and are going this way. i,di.
eating. by wave Of her hand the iape that led |
to the cow lot The young man looked as II |
Ioath to leave them. Turning to Florence, he |
said, earnestly. lyon will at least. tell me, be-
fore you go, the name Of the fairy whose must
cal laughter has 60 charmed my heart this even
ing"
Really. I am very sorry" said Florence, de-
murely, but am entirely unacqunnted Will, /
the name of dngle fairy. or | would inform /
you with pleasure" The gentleman laughed
pieasaai;y 81 his question being so completely |
parried. Attlis same time 0 light baroache, drawn /
by Roble pair OF horses was rapidly approach
ing apparently occupied by only two pepops.
As il drew near TO our party. serious. woman.
ly-face locked out and soft voice spoke rs II |
surprised: "why, Florspce where upon earth
have you bsenf' y
In a moment the barourl,c stood stiIl. and DR.. |
Gwinne, leaping out, elasprd cordially th" hand
Of the young gentienan, and addressed him as
Maurice Hill sss g5s5
"Con,e, Maurice, my aear boy" said he Of.
fectiouately. "let me introduce You to my wife.
see you have already contrived to scrape ec-
quaintance with our children" '-es /
"Your children" exclaimed Maurice. In snr-
prise. ';Ars these yonr children y -. -. /
Yes Who tho devil did you thirk they
wsrei Oh. { understand now y ssid the Doctor,
giving way TO . t of laughter. as he for she first
time noticed the lane filed with cattle $50 !
my pets. I see you drove the COWS home. Well /
done ba ba, ha.g -. ~ -. n -
Poor MrS SGwinne could have cried heartily
from sexafiob ss ale Thought in whut tnepiaf !