Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

almost feminine face, and withall quiet and
peaceable; consequently, Baxter never for a
moment imagined otherwise than that Edwin
would be but a mere plaything in his hands,
but theeye of aclose observer, viewing the full,
round, swelling chest, and the well formed limbs
of Edwin Manders, suggested combination Of
strength and agility of no common order
Mr. Baxter" said the young man, 81
did not come here to seek quarrel to-day,
neither have a desire to engage in one.
trust you will not mar this days pleasure by
endeavouring to urge me into fight against
| my will. Do not allow your anger to cause
you to do anything that you will repent of in
your cooler moments. When you are your
self again. shall be willing to talk toyou."
"Then you don't want to fight, Ell I" said
Baxter, who attributed Manders disinclination
| to fight to cowardice. Well, you poor lilly
| faced milksop, its as well for you, can tell
| you, for if ever get afoul of you, I'll not
leave whole bone in your body"
Mr.. Baxter" said Edwin, who still re-
membering the insulting allusion made to
him by Baxter, in the conversation with Anna
GORDON, could with difficulty control his feel
ings, ''you have wantonly insulted me several
times to day you have also applied to Miss
GORDON harsh and abusive spithets such as
no gentleman would apply to lady or to any
one else. If it occurs again in my presence,
you shall repent it.''
AT this, Baxter fairly foamed at the mouth,
and with face livid with rage, he yelled
out.
Course you for miserable cowardly
sneak, q villain and vagabond. say,
curse you and all who claim relationship to
you. I'll teach you to threaten me. Take
that for your insolence,'' saying which he
aimed blow at Edwards head.
But with the quickness of lightning the
young man threw himself into scientifically
pugilistic attitude, aud succeeded by dex-
ferrous movement in planting his fist directly
between Baxter's visionary orbs, in acknow-
Judgement whereof the bully measured his
length upon the ground. He was soon assist
ed to his feet, however, by some of the COM
pany, and advised to leave the place, al 1t
was evident that anything like enjoyment
was entirely out of the question while he re
NAMED; but he obstinately refused, and
making sudden rush he broke from those
that held him and cried out.
:" Let me at him again That was only
chance blow, he can't hit me again. Let me
at him, say" and second time he darted
at Edwin, when the young man, wishing to
bring the unpleasant scene to close, squared
of, and before Baxter was aware of his inten-
ton, he dealt him stunning blow under the
or motion.
Baxter had no desire to prolong a combat
in which he had been so badly worsted. He
lay for some time totally powerless, but at
length, he was enabled to regain his feet and
without saying word to any one, he crept
away from the place like WHIPPED cur, and
when the next morning sun arose the valiant,
the undoubtable Morton Baxter had taken |
French leave of Armondale, and his where
abouts remain to this day mystery among
the people thereof.
The company remained in the woods for
several hours after Baxter had gone, but at
length they retired to their homes, Edwin ac-
companying Anna GORDON to her fathers
house, and he, when he had heard from
Annals lips, full statement of the affair
which had caused Baxter's abrupt departure,
took the young man by the hand and in a
voice tremulous with emotion said:
" Mr.. Manders, l feel that you have done
me favor this day, for which can never
sufficiently express my gratitude. had
hoped that at some future day Morton Baxter
would have become the legal protector of my
laughter, but through your instrumentality
MS true character has been revealed in time
% avert the sad calamity that such an ALI.
lnce would doubtless have proved to be-
Edwin replied that he had done nothing
--NtN
epaid, therefore, in being cognisant of the
act that he had been the humble means,
Whereby fellow creature had been rescued
rom life of sorrow and unhappiness.
After remaining short time, and CONVEX
ing on different Subjects Edwin took his
cave of the father and daughter, who earnest
y invited him to call soon and take tea with
hem, an invitation he was by no means 10th
0 accept, nor was this his only visit. II was
o o py another and anot !,s;, until, at
'hs'n' mhe. a suitable time had elapsed, he
made the charming Anna an offer of his heart
nd hand and paS accepted. In due time they
Tere married. and Mrs. Manders had often
cen heard to say that she had never had
eason to remember with regret the day upon
vhich she was deprived of her braggadocia ;
over, as it was the means of making her the !
life of fond, true and loving husband.