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


blue.lights, and all that kind of stuff said
Marlton.
But Marlton, We have no time. to read
such stuff now. We must prevent Snobber-
hosser-'
Here's some fellow advertising his goods
'below cost, to close the stock ! as if auybo-
dy believed such nouseucial statement
These merchants think
sPshawp exclaimed Evinston, snatching
the paper from Marlton's hands, and throw
ing it out Of the window, cease your fool
ishness.'
Now, there exclaimed Marlton' you've
done it now. What do you want with me?
do you know, that Eva is to be married
on Friday night p asked Evinston.
Certainly, I do what of it?'
sAre you willing to lose her, after all your
trouble? p asked Evinston.
Lose her!
yes; Snobberhosser becomes her husband
Cd that very night said Rvinston.
mo, he won't ! replied Marltou, laughing.
But how Bill you prevent him?'
Gan you not guess 2 asked Marlton.
. 'Not unless you intend to elope with her,
/. said Evinsten.
'Elope With her !-I'H marry her at her
own fathers house, as sure as my names
Marlton!
The devil when p.
'On Friday evening at eight o'clock, said
Marlton, coolly lighting cigar.
'How is that possible ? asked EviBston,
much surprised. will Snobberhosser resign
her to you?'
Il ask him no favors, replied Marion.
sThornwell would, himself, refuse the mis-
srable Dutchman, if he could do so with i'm
punity; but, the poor man is SO completely
in his power, that he dare not cross him in
anything. But, as sure as I am living man,
Eva Thornwell will become Mrs. Marlton,
at eight o'clock on Friday nightp
sHow is that possible, when Snobberhos-
ser intends to marry at seven p asked Evin-
ston.
IF he marnes at SEVEN I will follow suit
at eight o'clock, said Marlton.
.sYou are too hard for me- said BVinsten !
but I'll wager my horses and carriage, that
you will do no such think
Whist that will not marry Eva?'
sYes that's the bet,' replied Evinston.
sAgreedv said Marlton, grasping his
friends hand.
'0n Friday evening?' asked E7inston.
Yes
AT her fathers house?'
'Certainly?
you are really in earnest, then?' asked
Evinston.
Il will not only marry Eva,' said Marl-
ton,' bat the wedding, now preparing for
Snobberhosser, shall become mine, and Snob-
berhosser, shall be kicked out of the house
by Eva's father
Take my hat = said Evinston.
x *
Friday night came at last. Mr.. Thorn
wells beautiful mansion was in one blaze of
light, and long row of carriages were drawn
up before the door.
The bride-be8utiful Eva
'Fair as q star,
When only one is shining in the sky >
had requested few moments Of privacy ere
she accompanied the party to the village
church.
Snobberhosser strutted up and down the
piazza, feeling himself to be happy man,
and impatiently awaiting the appearance of
the bride
Marlton was among the ladies, doing the
agreeable while Eviuston set alone, in one
corner of the room, wondering how Marlton
could appear so indifferent upon the loss of
Eva.
Evinston was about to remind Marlton of
his wager, when footsteps were heard upon
the stairs, and, the next moment, sub
dued murmur of admiration ran through the
assembly, and the bride came forward, lean
ing upon the arm of Mr.. Thornwell
Mr. Thornwell presented the closely-veiled
bride to Snobberhosser, who accompanied
her to the carriage. The carriages were soon
filled, and Evinston and Marlton stood alone
upon the door steps gazing silently upon
each other.
did I not tell you so, my poor friendF
said Evinston, placing his hand affectionate-
ly upon Marlton's shoulder.
Too true p said Marlton, with a deep
sigh. But let US goin the house and await
their return
The party reached the church, and the
marriage ceremony began.
Mr.. Thornwel was very pale, and con-
siderably agitated The thought, that he
had sacrificed his daughter for mere dollars
and cents, was a bitter reflection to his
mind.
i pronounce you man and wife, said the
old parson and poor Mr.. Thornwell groaned
aloud.
Snobberhosser tenderly drew aside the veil
from the brides face-puckered his thick
lips for kiss-when, to the utter surprise
and astonishment of the party, he uttered a
tirrible oath, and exclaimed, mine Gott
vat for you scheat me?-you black niggerP
Mr.. Thornwell, who had bowed his head
upon the pew during the ceremony, rushed
to the altar upon hearing the exclamation of
Snobberhosser, when, to his surprise, he be-
held, in place of his fair daughter, the sa-
BILE, and well-known face Of Betsey, the