Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-17
An Original storg.
WRITTEN FOR THE roRKrILIE ENQUIRER.
LOV " e;
OLD HEADS AND YOUNG HEARTS
Or,
BY J. FORREST GOWAN, ESQ.

The Squire had but just finished the cere'
mopy, when the distant sound Of large
number of carriages, rapidly approaching,
threw the little party into considerable aglta'
ton and hustle.
sEviuston,' whispered Marlton, ff you
wish to prove yourself a friend, stand by me
now! | do net intend to act rashly; but
Snobberhosser 1ust beware of me now-Im
dangerous!
Eva he coutiuued-observing the agita-
ton of his young wife-'do you remain per-
fectly quiet. Your father will not be over
angry when he hears ALL
1T occurs to me- said Evinston to Marl-
ton, that you have placed yourselfin very
critical, if not dangerous position but, come
what will, consider me in
sPshaw p said Squire Jones, placing his
thumbs in the arm-holes of his wastcoat'
and assuming an expression of bravado, edo
not give yourself the least uneaslness, my
Young friends. Just allow me to plead the
case and if I do not acquit you, and COM
NIT Snobberhosser, then know nothing OF
Blackstone Then, turning to Evinstou, he
continued: sHow long has Mr.. Marlton
been attached to Miss Eva"
i do not know that I could answer that
question correctly said EvinstOn; 'but
think .
Never mind what you Think interrupted
Jones. What you knor, is all that ask
but, stop the carriages have come!
We're ish mine vifes?-mine lawfuls vifesT
shouted Snobberhosser, as he rushed iuto
the roou, followed by the entire party
Your nJe, sir?' said Marlton, stepping
forward.
sYaw, yaw; I will ave mine Vifes!
And who disputes your right, sir" asked
Marlton, as the hot blood rushed to his face,
did you not take young lady from this
house to the church, and did you not marry
that young lady? :,
sDorder ant blizen dat lady vas so plack
ash she never vas-von niger!
In the name of heaven who have we
here ? said Mr.. Thornwell, rushing into the
room.
Your most dutiful son-in.law, sir said
Marlton, bowing politely.
What, ir!-you do not mean to say,
that YOU -ha-have dared TO-
Become the husband of your daughter! !
yes, sir" replied Marlton.
you are liar, sir; whoever you be"
said Thornwell.
i speak 'the words of truth and sober
ness > and my name is Edwin Marlton, of
Spartauburg, sir said Marlton, perfectly
cool.
Williams = exclaimed Snobberhosser, rush
ing upon Marlton.
Not exactly said Eviuston, grasping the
uplifted arm of Snobberhosser. Back
put down that knife!
In the name of the State, do hereby ar
rest you for assault and battery. said Jones,
as he separated the parties, and grasped
Snobberhosser by the arm. -.
Vat for you holds me py mine sleeves
said the Dutchman, turning hercely upon
Jones.
.Silencen exclaimed Jones. Il am the
Magistrate-you villianous rowdy!
At mention of the Magistrate, Snobber-
hosser turned deadly pale, and started.-
Whether his shooting scrape in Charleston
led him to look upon Jones, as person au-
thorized to arrest him for said scrape; or
whether he was conscious Of some act done
by himself, which rendered him liable to
legal proceedings, we will know by what
follows.
sit down, sir, said JONES' and answer
my questions promptly
mime Gott = exclaimed Snobberhosser' as
he sunk down upon the chair.
Thornwel, who had been speaking with
his daughter, now came forward IN terri
BILE passion, and was about to address Marl-
ton when Jones interrupted him.
lit will be impossible to do anything ef'
fectual, Mr.. Thornwell, unless you allow me
to examine into the facts of the cases, said
Jones authoritatlvely.
I'm ruined man my entire property
is lost, by this unfortunate affair !! exclaimed
Door Thoruwell, wringing his hands.
tE,5ooyor IN comnose yourself nv friend