Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-10
YORKVILLE. O., THURSDAY, MARCEL 1859.

of paper from the table; he wrote the follow
ing lines:
Mr.. -, Proprietor, Charleston Hote:-Pleas
inform the bearer of thisNnose where he may fine
MIR SnoBberhosser Of Abbeville.
EDWIN MARLTON.
Pompey then made his appearance ant
Marlton, after reading the note to Uuderdonl
gave it to the old negro, with instructions tt
deliver it to the proprietor of the hotel.
You will find out, sir, that have tolc
you the truth about Spobberhosser,' saic
Marton, as Pompey left the room.
But Snobberhosser is not negro said
Underdonk.
very true, sir; but you must remember
that when a man makes up his mind to take
a shot at an enemy, he may find il copve
nient to disguise himself even as negro
But am not his enemy-I have not in
iured him. said Underdonk.
Between ourselves, my good sir, snOb'
berhosser has taken an idea thatrhe has s
rival in his love affair between Eva and him
self; and it is currently reported that he
openly acknowledged in the hotel, that he
paid visit to Charleston for the express pur
pose of shooting that very rival
But, what have I to do with all that p
Pardon me, Mr.. Underdonk, said Mari
ton Il must remind you, that you are 9
single man, and that'the very fact That Miss
Eva has spent some time under this root
looksijust little
tAluaemhate' asked Underdonk turning
deadly pale.
"a little supicious--that's aIlp said
Marlton.
Thunder and hail.stones why did I no
think of that before this Marlton, are you
sure that Snobberhosser suspects ME of in
terferiug in his love affairsp
Il only know that be was here awhile ago,
and that he fired upon you,' said Marlton.
ALAS lit is but too plain ! exclaimed
Jnderdonk.
Il think, that my friend, Eviuston, might
bring the matter to an amicable adjustment,
said Marlton.
i shall. be under everlasting obligations
to him, if he will serve me in this unlocked
for calamity said Underdonk, turning eager
ly to Eviustop.
sOn one condition only, Mr.. Underdohk,
said Evinston.
Name itv
Consent to my union with Miss Ida Wal
ter
But
may, sir that or nothingp said Evin'
ston.
impossible! She has been promised tc
Marltou even from her childhood said Un.
derdonk.
MY good sir, listen to me few moments,
said Eviuston. sNIarlton does not love Ida
neither does Ida love him. am from a
good family, am very wealthy, and occupy
high position in public life. love Ida de-
votedly, and (pardon me Miss Ida) believe
that my love is reciprocated. Now, unless
you can object to my character, why should
you make your niece and myself unhappy
by refusing your consent to our union? Give
US your consent and blessing, dear SIR, and
my home shall be yours
Uuderdouk gazed a few moments upon
the earnest and manly countenanee of young
Evinston, and then glanced towards his niece!
but something in his heart closed his lips
he could only pace the room in silence.
Il beseech you to listen to the inward voice
Mr.. Underdo6k, said Evinston.
MY dear boyv said the old man, as Q
tear coursed its way slowly down his wrinkled
cheeks, God knows that would listen tt
the promptings of my heart if could -
cannot y
Mean you then to hush forever the music
of this young heart p asked Eviuston
placing his hand tenderly upon the head o.
Ida. Mean you to frustrate and set aside
the laws of nature and of God, by condemn
ing this fair creature to life uninked tt
beauty and duty, and to render her poor
desolate, unloved, uncared-fOr woman! Sir
I question your right to blast 50 fair flower
and to press back upon its source so pure
fountain. In the name of humanity aud
reason, what are your intentions concerning
her p
Young man, your ignorance alone, ex
cuses your folly said Underdonk. Il know
my duty, and it teaches me the fact, that lds
must be the wife of Marltop3
sMustv repeated Ida, in astonishment.-
Suppose then, that either Mr.. Marlton Oh
myself refuses to obey you-what then 2
His father, and your uncle will be com
pelled to obligc your to obey-both of you!
sUnderdopk,' said Eviuston, 4 pledge you
my most sacred word of honor, that yourself
Marlton, and his father, combined, shall
never compel Ida to marry against her will
The sooner they undertake such step, the
sooner will I coHVince you Of its impractical
blity!
bravo spoken like an honest fellow, as
you are,' said Marlton.
sAud now, Mr.. Underdonk,' continued
Eviuston, Il have done and said all that
reasonable man can expect frou gentleman
Now,-mark my word If I do not marry
Ida Walter, as soon as it suits her and my
convenience, hang me up before the world
as coward, fool, and monster?
Those are true, manly sentiments give
me your hand, my long and well-tried friend !!
said Marlton, with much animation.
Honor bright we must act now fol