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

Sir, replied Jlm.
.sYour fatherp exclaimed Milton, stag
gering backwards; 'aoho is your father?
Edward D'Vilton, SIR -... %-,:..
Curse ee!-thou doubly damned vii
liam p exclaimed Milton, turning furiously
upon Jude, what does all this mean?'
I-I-know nothing about it ? replied Jude
gazing with vacant stare in the face of Jim.
sIf the grave has given up its dead, Icannot
help itY
The party gazed silently upon the beauti-
full boy few moments when Milton, taking
his hand said; 'Are you indeed the son of
Edward D'Vilton?'
sOld Loo says so,' replied Jim, instinc-
lively snatching his hand from the grasp of
Milton.
Us any one in this house beside yourself"
asked Milton.
Yes, sir; Claude Milton is in the library
up stairs said Jim.
How do you know that? p asked Milton,
exchanging glances with Jude.
'Old Loo saw him, sir; and says that he
often comes to this house.
Indeed why did you not see him too?'
asked Milton.
oh sir he is such strange man, and
such william too, that
tWhy then do you remain here Your
father is in Monctown,' said Milton.
I'm hometown and I been waiting for
him here ever since day before yesterday! !!
said Jim.
Would it not be WE'LL said Jude, ito let
your coachman drive the carriage to None
town, and bring Mr.. D'Vilton up here?
Il have no objections; only I fear, that he
will be too fatigued to take such long ride,
said Milton.
well, suppose we send the boy to him.
said Jude.
Il am much obliged to you gentlemen; ;
but would not like to leave until Loo comes
back said poor Jim; delighted at the idea
of so soon seeing his father.
well, you can take seat in the carriage
until she returns said Milton, 'and you can
both go to hometown if you prefer it,
Thank you, sir. said the unsuspecting
boy, following Milton out of the room, Il
would rather sit in the carriage than stay in
this warm and dark room
Jim followed Milton to the back door Of
the lower story, where sure enough, carri-
age was in waiting. Milton whispered some
thing to the driver; and, after giving Jim
draught of his wine, assisted him to enter
the carriage.
Drive onv said Milton, slamming the
door of the carriage; and before Jim could
recover from his surprise, the carriage was
moving rapidly towards the old fashioned
village of hometown.
What have you done with the boy?' as
ked Julius, as Milton entered the room a
lone.
Sent him quietly home,' said Milton.
Not killed him !! said Jude starting.
KILLED him p said Milton, with terrible
frown, when I want blood split I shall call
upon william like yourself to do the job for
me-
Claude Milton, you need not give me
such look as that said Jude. you are
too much in my power for me to suffer any
such nonsense. Beware how you trife with
Jude Sinister !-remember Charlotte
Fool dolt idiot = exclaimed Milton,
placing his hand over the mouth of Jude,
smean you to betray me?'
Julius looked wonderingly upon Milton
and Jude; the latter observing which, said
in an altered tone:
Come, Milton; let's take our young
friend to his fatherp and so saying, the trio
silently left the room.
Arriving at the second floor the party stop
ped at the door of the library, and knocked
heavily upon it's oak pannels.
who's there?' asked Wentworth, from
within.
Friends p replied Milton.
sStay where you are!' said Wentworth.
Il do not intend to be disturbed in this man.
ner.'
1--WE have brought some Refreshments for
you,' said Jude.
go to the devil with your refreshments"
said Wentworth, impatiently.
do you want candle, Mr.. Wentworth? p
asked Milton.
sYes; leave it at the door, or throw it
down the chimney; but please let me Sleep
said Wentworth.
Julius D'Vilton is here said Milton.
At mention of that name, the key turned
in the lock-the door was thrown wide O.
pen, and Wentworth rushed out Of the room
exclaiming, at the top of his voice:
My son oh /! my son! and the next
Julius was clasped in the fond en-
brace of Edward D'Vilton.
Your son, sir = said Milton, in we'll fcign-
ed surprise, chow mean you?'
did you not say that the boys name is
Julius D'Vilton?'
q did, sir; but his father perished at sea
many years ago. said Milton.
His name p said Wentworth, holding the
boy from him, and scanning his handsome
features admiringly.
Edward D'Viton, sir
He stands before you? said Wentworth,
which title we shall now drop for that of
D'Viton.