Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-09-08

sJim, this building belongs to, and was
formerly occupied by your father. On his
way to hometown he will no doubt come
here; and I will then present him with his
long lost son.
what the Deserted House belongs to
my father ?-what did you say his name is p
Edward D'Vilton,' replied Loo.
sD'Vilton = said Jim, as if the name was
not altogether strange to him, where did'I
hear that name?' After some reflection, he
started and exclaimed: Ooh! now recol-
lect Loo, you are mistaken, after allp
what do you mean Jim p asked Loo.
'D'Vilton is not my father, at ALL said
Jim with disappointed air. The little girl
that 1 saved from drowning, told me about
a boy named Julius D'Vilton, who was found
when an infant
How did the finder know the foundling's
name2' asked Loo.
The name was in the basket, together
with some papers, and lot of money
said Jim.
Did Rosa tell you this?' asked Loo, some
what uneasily.
sYes.'
well Jim,' said Loo, after some moments
silence I do not believe that any such pa
pers were found. I am aware, that two
male infants were found about thirteen years
ago-that one of them has been known in
hometown by the name of Julius D'Vilton,
and the other goes by the name of Jim. I
have heard the story about the money and
papers being found in the basket of the for
mer, and have often seen the lad during
the past year. You were found with
bracelet around your ankle-that bracelet
once belonged to the wife of Edward D'Vil-
ton and will be recognized at a glance by
her husband. How come that bracelctaround
your ankle; and how does it come to pass,
that you bear so striking a resemblance to
Charlotte D'Vilton this mystery must and
shall be solvedp
But Loo, said Jim, brushing tear from
his cheek, suppose this Edward D'Vilton
says that these papers are his; what will be-
come of me, even though have the brace
let to show?'
MY dear boy said Loo, Il do not believe,
that D'Vilton wrote those papers. Claude
Milton thought that D'Vilton was lost at
sea-perhaps he thinks so still-aud those
papers were no doubt written by himself so
as to obtain the possession of a large estate
by means of the boy, whom he calls Julius.
IF that's so, Milton will not dare to show
the papers to D'Viton; and my bracelet
will be proof that I am his son-will it not
The bracelet, and the striking likeness to
poor Charlotte, will, think, fully satisfy
D'Vilton,' said Loo.
why do you say, poor Charlotte p asked
Jim.
Il do not know, that I should tell you
yet, Jim,' replied Loo.
If you really know so much about my
parents said Jim, Il do not see why you
should hide anything from me-
The story is a dark and terrible one,
Jim; but as we intend to remain here all
night, perhaps should avail myself of the
opportunity furnished by Providence, and
draw the veil aside which hides the past,
and makes this old building terror to all
the country
fAre we to be here all night again, with
out light and something to eatT asked
Jim, yawning.
Would you be afraid to remain here,
alone for an hour p asked Loo.
sAlone for what?' asked Jim, much
surprised.
Il can run over to the cabin and get some
food for you,' said Loo.
sWill be quite safe here?'
quite safe. Milton does not know the
secret passage to this apartment said Loo
But how can you get out without his
knowing it !" asked Jim.
do not fear about that-shall I go?'
Isuppose, that you must, Loo; for am
too weak and hungry to stay here all night
without single thing to eat; but do hurry
back, as I shall be very lonely in this dark
ROOM
God be with youp said Loo, pressing the
boys hand; and the next moment Jim was
alone.
Seating himself upon an old chest, and
drawing Loo's old cloak around him, Jim
concluded to take a brief nap until his COM
panion returned from her cabin. He had
just dozed off into a comfortable nap, when
a heavy football at the door caused him to
start to his feet. In so doing his hand came
iu contact with some article of crockery,
which fell to the floor with a loud crash
For moment after, all was silent as death,
and poor Jim stood trembling in the midst
of the room, fearing to make the least move
ment.
A moment after, a bright light streamed
through crevice near to which he stood
Jim rubbed his eyes and started back as he
perceived the crevice growing wider and
wider, as if the wall was actually opening
before him; when, to his utter astonishment,
a hand was thrust through the opening and
the pannel was sided noiselessly aside
Two men and handsome lad then stepped
within the room and stood before the trem-
bling and dumbfounded boy.
In Gods name who are you? p asked one
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