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

tract what was compelled to remark before
I heard your explanation said the old man.
4 assure you Mr.. Underdonk,' said MARI
ton, chat I am quite rejoiced to know that
Mr. Evinston's testimony of your strict tenn
perate habits, has been so fully substantial:
ted by your conduct this morning. Had
you replied to my remarks in any other spir-
it than you did, I certainly would not have
been so fully satisfied of the exce)!encies Of
your character
Il think you mentioned Mr.. Evinston's
name-did you not?' asked Underdonk.
Il did; sir; and an excellent young gem
tleman he is-but must leave you," said
Marlton, taking his hat from the table.
Indeed, you are not in earnest-be seat
ed said Underdonk.
Il understood that my absence was,prefer-
able to my explanation said Marlton.
sPshaw Mr.. Marlton, said that too
hastily, and before I heard your explana-
tion,' said Underdonk.
Nevertheless, Mr.. Underdonk, 1 cannot
remain after what I have said, and what
you have replied said Marlton, placed his
hand upon the door knob, as if about to
leave.
But, I apologise-I retract--I ta-pray
be seated?' said Underdonk, much excited.
That is sufficient, sir; al apology is all
that is necessary, and I beg you to accept
the same from me- said Marlton, resuming
his seat.
Il am perfectly satisfied, said Underdonk.
sAnd now,' said Marlton, taking a well
filled purse from his pocketand taking there
from most magnificent diamond ring, please
present this trife to Miss Ida
why not present it yourself2' asked Un"
derdonk.
n will do so with pleasure said Marlton,
you desire it,
Come into the drawing.room, and I will
inform Ida of your arrival, said Underdonk.
Marlton followed the old man into the
room, who then sleft him alone in his glory
to acquaint Ida of the arrival Of one whom
she least cared to see.
BLESS me = said Marlton,' 'the old man
is not to be trifed with, that's very certain
I carried that drinking joke too far. almost,
for my plans. Wonder how Underdonk
would feel, if be knew that, this diamond
ring is from Evinston? What an expression
of horror would spread over his countenance
if be knew what these two vials, in my posk-
ct, contained, and to what use Ida is to put
them! $3.50. -, -. ,--''N
Oh what a. tangled webb we weave,
When first we -'
here comes Ida now for it!
You are welcome to Charleston, Mr..
Marlton,' said Ida, with one of her most
bewitching smiles. pray. what are the
prospects for good crop in your sectionT
She thinks me green-hornai thought
Marlton,' saud must act upon that capital
suggestion forthwith
Miss Walter he continued, placing his
feet upon the ottoman and looking wonder
ingly around the room,' what is that ink
stand placed on the floor for?'
'Inkstand why that is spittoon. Mr..
Marlton,' said Ida, smiling.
well, who would have thunk it.' said
Marlton. The darued thing looks exactly
like Evinston's inkstaud.'
do you.know Mr.. Evinston p asked ida,
bhshing.
Don't know nothing else,' said MarltOn.
sMr. Charles Evinston
sSakes alive! why you don't know his
name?' said Marlton.
Il do said Ida.
well amt he the NEST ALFRED, tarnation
fool YOU ever seed now? asked Marlton.
sMr. Eviuston is gentleman Of position,
said Ida, turning pale with vexation.
y.Over the left,' said Marlton.
TO change the conversation, Mr.. Marlton,
what does corn bring by the bushel up your
wayT
Cant say replied Msrlton, laughing in
his sleeve Butter brings fifteen cents,
eggs fetches ten cents Dozen
Indeed! Pray what does tar bring p
asked Ida, imagining that she was doing
Marlton up brown.
Tar sticks on hand, Miss Ida
Have you been to any corn.shuckings
this season p
sAi'nt 1 though! Tell you what, Miss
Ida, you havn't the least idea how I can make
the shucks Ay,' said Marlton.
Indeed? ? said Ida. Perhaps may come
up your way one Of these days, just to see
the fun
Talking about coming up our way said
Marlton, chow about our marriage, Miss
Ida?'
sCur marriage! why really, Mr.. Marlton,
you do not intend to get married-do you !?
That depends upon yourself, Miss Ida,
said Marlton, pulling at his handkerchief in
we'll feigned embarrassment.
sWhy, what do you mean! asked Ida, as
suming ignorance.
Don't you know, that father and your
guardian, have made up their minds to unite
us in the holy bonds of marrimony,' as the
parsons say?'
Nc! Why you perfectly surprise me,
Mr. Marlton, l think that can select a
husband for myself, whenever I feel so in
clined.'
Jerusalem p exclaimed Marlton, starting
to his feet, syou amt going to back out new?
Back out? have not backed in yet,
said Ida