Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-17
An Original Storg:
WRITTEN FOR THE yoRKvILLE ENQUIRER
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OLD HEADS AND. YOUNG HEARTS.
CHAPTER II.
BY A CHARLESToNIAN


Evinstou; as he impatiently dashed letter
upon his marble-top table, and threw his
cigar into the FIRE. When will learn wis
dom? When will I cease to make fool Of
myself by subjecting myself to such mortifea
tion. Ida need not have shown my letter te
that old moth.eaten Underdonk, neither was
there any necessity on his part, of treating
my advances with such marked disrespect,
'Gemmun at the dough, massa, said
servant boy, entering the room.
Gentleman at the door this is unfertu
nateY
mo sub; dat amt the gemman's name,
said the negro. :
sWhD said it was you imp Of thunder? d?
said Evinston, throwing an iukstand at the
astonished negros head.
Aristotle was the negro's classic
coguomen-mauaged to catch the inkstand
in bis hands not, however, before his shirt
bosom had become as black as his face By
the dark liquor.
sWhois the gentleman at the door?' asked
Evinston.
Mr.. Marlton, suh,' replied Aristotle WI
ping the ink from his bosom.
sMarlton l-show him up at once y said
Esinston, with animation.
Aristotle bowed, and made his exit.
Just the very man, above all Others, thai
T would like to have little chat with al
present. All! Marltou, walk in, my deal
fellow! I really au glad to see you,' said
Eyinston, as Marlton entered the room.
sDo you usually manifest your Joy at the
arrival of visitor, by keeping him in the
sun for an hour before you admit him !?
asked Marlton, with mock seriousness.
sAnd do you generally make known you1
arrival to friend, by asking impertinen
questions?' rejoined Evinston, laughing
Joking aside, Evinston,' said Marlton, q
have paid you this visit for no other purpose
under heaven, than to communicate some
facts to you, and obtain your advice as tt
my action in very important matter
you certainly do not mean what you say !?
said Evinstou, much surprised.
Il was never more in earnest replied
Marlton, soberly.
pray proceed, my dear fellow said Evin
ston.
sCau our conversation be overheard p
you have grown very serious, Marlton,
said Evinston, lighting fresh cigar.
Il do not wish to have listener to wha
I have to communicate said Marlton. B!
the way, Evinston, who is that sable individ
ual in yonder corner?'
sAristotle-my servant replied Evinston
well, I can very readily dispense Will
his services
sAristotle !--avaunt, and quit my sight,
continued Marlton, waving his hand author
itatively, and striking an attitude whicl
Aristotle did not seem to appreciate.
Aristotle made tracks'-to use vulgar
ism-or, in language equally dignifed, 'h
made himself scarce
lis there no danger Of being overheard
asked Marlton.
sNone in the least-pray proceed, replle
Evinston.
unfortunate wretch that I am! I'm en-
gagged to be married ? said Marlton.
'Pshaw is that all you have to tell me
asked Evinston, laughing.
mo, Evin:ton, have more to commun'
cate
Proceed then,' said Evinston.
The lady to whom I am engaged, is on
that never seen, and about whom I actual
know nothing said Marlton.
i do not understand you-pray proceed
said Evinston.
sYou KNOW continued Marlton, that
am my fathers oldest SOB, aud that he
anxious about my future position in life
About year ago, he told me of an exceed
iDgly accomplished and wealthy youn
lady, whom he was desirous that shonl
marry. Caring more for wealth and position
at that time, than I did for love, I gave m
father to understand, that was perfectl
willing to marry any lady whom he migt
choose, provided her consent could be gainet
about three months after this convers;
tion had taken place, I accidentally saw, b.
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