Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-24
man, wringing his hands. Can it be posi-
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dts all very well to cry out in that man
uer, Mr.. Underdopk; but you cannot dis
suise from me the fact, that you know more
than sou are willing to tell about this SIN
gular elopement,' said Evinston.
i am dumbfounded = exclaimed the old
man.
'Pon my honor you act your part we'll !!
said Eviuston, sneeringly.
Ida was 10 this very room half hour
ago. said Undcrdonk.
Indeed ?-that is very likely? said EV-
inston.
Il speak the truth, Mr. Evinston !-'pon
nv honor! I speak the truth exclaimed
the old man, much excited.
What was she doing in this room, then !!
asked EVinston.
She came here to ask my consent to her
union with-wi-with you, Mr.. Euinston.
me ?-what then?
i refused-thdt is, did not give her a
positive reply; and she replied that she
would marry in spite of me- said Under
douk.
That's likely story!-but. proceed
i have no more to tell, but that she hnr-
ried out of my presence--and-but you do
not believe me, Mr. Eviuston.'
sHa ha ! ha of course / do not be-
lieve you = said Evinston, bursting out IN a
hearty laugh.
But
i can tell a better story than that, my
worthy old frieud,' said Eviuston. You in
tended to marry Ida, yourself; and, there
fore, when she told you that she would be-
come my bride in spite of you, you deemed
it prudent to have her quietly removed to
some place where she will be kept in great
er security, until you could compel her to
yield to your wishes
.Merciful heavens YOU do not mean 10
accuse me of such base act tell me, that
YOU are not in earnest! said Underdonk,
staggering to chair.
circumstances appear against you, Mr.
Underdonk, said Evinston, reprovingly.
Il am innocent am innocent! exclaimed
the old man, wringing his hands. Would
to God, that I had given her my consent to
become your wife, Mr.. Evinston'
1T is useless to regret that matter now,
Mr. Uudtrdonk; for if your version of this
unfortunate affair be true, (which | would
feign believe) Ida must be forever lost to us
by this time . :,
Gan YOU not rescue the poor girl p asked
Underdouk, pleadingfy.
IF she has undertaken this flight without
compulsion, have no right to compel her
return said Evinston.
But I am persuaded that she would not
hesitate to return with you, if she knew that
I am now perfectly willing that che should
marry you, Mr. ETinston.'
.But YOU are no. willing and l cannot
consent to deceive her with such a story
said Evinston.
i am willing !--'pou my word of honor
said Underdonk.
Put that down in white and black and
| will do all I can to prevail upon Ida to re-
turn, provided l can trace her, said EVin-
ston.
Most willingly! said Underdonk' quickly
seiziug pen, and seating himself beside the
table sHow will this de?' asked the old
man, as he read the following paper to Ev-
inston:
lam perfectly willing, that you should return
10 your home. in company with my friend' Mt
Charles Evinston.'
That will not answer, SIR said Evinston,
smiling. Il want something more explicit,
if you please
But the note expressly states that am
willing
That she should accompany me home,
only,' said Evinstcn. You forget, that you
have said nothing about our union
Verify, thou art right said Underdonk,
as he began to write more explicit note.
Catch me mapping! said Eginston to
himself, as he watched the old man.
sHow will this do?' asked Underdonk,
proceeding to read:
Mr.. Evinston is fully authorized to convey you
to my residence. If you return with him, will
grant your favorte request, relative to your mar
rage
That will not answer at all, Mr.. Under
donk,' said Evinston; who could scarcely
restrain his laughter.
why not p asked the cunning old man.
Because the last sentence is too ambigu-
Gus, sir
'Why, it is as clear as MONDAY! 1t is
stated that I will grant her .taroritc request
she will understand me at once
You must state in so many words, that l
have your full consent to become the hus-
band of Ida Walter-that alone will satisfy
me y said Evinston.
But, that will be inferred from this note,
said Underdonk, impatiently.
Here is what want, SIR said Evinston,
snatching up pen, and writing the follow
ing:
4. Ebenczer Underdouk, do freely, fully, and
without the least hesitation or compulsion, con-
sent to the union, by marriage, of my niece, Ida
Walter and Charles Evinston. Given under my
hand and seal, on the ninth day Of the month Of
October, eighteen hundred and ffty'twO.'
This is all sufficient, sir
sVery we'll II am satisfied, said Under
donk.
Just place your seal and signature below
it, then,' said Eviuston, handing the pen to
the old man.