Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-16

want to be talked TO-, tuttered Star. 'Thls
is not the way to do, Mr.. Carlisle; don't
like it, and her voice choked.
Then I have offended you, and am
miserable, he said, looking 80 broken hearted
and sorrowful, that Star half repented Of
her anger. -. ~'@T...'
AT least it is not pleasant, Mr.. Carlisle,
she said in softer voice, 'to find ones sell
shut up in this manner and forced to re-
main whether or no. If you had asked me
to see you alone, perhaps and there the
words ended.
Il only want you to hear me a moment,
Star. only want you to give nee little
time to tell you how devotedly, how truly,
I love you. Upon my soul, Star never
loved till I saw you
O!Mr. Caslisle--please don't-spare me
let me go, entreat you,' said Star, al.
most crying.
mo, Star, not till you give me some hope
cannot rest till I hear my fate from your
lips. Your answer lifts me to heaven OF
plungeS me in despair
Il can't bear to hearyou talk so; indeed
cant. Please let me go now! I will leave
the house, willgo where you can't see me
any more ....
mo, Star, stay; stay and be my star
the light of my life-the glory of my house
hold. You shall he cherished wife, little
STAR
wife! No, never. can never be your
Whenever, neverp
you must not say so; I cannot bear it,
said the man, passionately. Il have loved
you from the 6rst-loved you because Of
your unworldliness, your gentleness. Many
times I might have taken wife, but in the
women I have known, Oh !! there was SO
much, SO base alloy, even in the best Of
them! Star! l may have been wild, reck.
less, but you have it in your power to make
me such man as you will. I will love
you to the end-idolize you-be guided by
you-I promise you that; only don't cast
me off-only say you will try to love me
plead as for life J.; as for precious life, Star.
Star trembled at sight of the passion she
had unconsciously evoked. To see this
strong, handsome, courted man stand in
the position of a suppliant, would have been
a triumph to some girls; to her it was a
great grief.
'Mr Carlisle, you have taken advantage
of me, and that is not generous; but as il
ia, it would be nc more generous in me to
ask for time to reflect upon what you have
said. Some little time ago, 1 might have
dared to give you hope ; now, it is too late.
A quick flush crossed her features-she
buried her face in her hands.
What do you mean?' The voice soun.
ded as if tempest tossed-quivering, al
most lost in the fear that followed her
words.
You must not ask me, Mr.. Carlisle,
said Star, sinking into seat; you have
no right to my reasons. 1t is enough for
you to take me at my word. Will you not
leave me? I can give you DO encourage.
ment. I never, never can marry you'll
never can return your love-
He was moving toward her slowly, and
in his face was terrible look. Star felt
all power of volitiou leave her. As if
charmed, she sat, breathless, gazing at him
as he advanced, until he stood by the table
close beside her.
You say you cannot love me, Star. I
know the reason why; you love another
poor, spiritless animal, whom I could crush
You love this man who hes done nothing
for you, but to sing sonnets and fiddle, and
smirk and smile; while to me, you are in
debted for all the fayors you have received
under this roof. do not say this to cast
| it in your face; but to show you how truly
I have loved you. 1t was 1 who procured
your masters-I who have been the prime
mover in all your advantages-in all your
pleasures. Think for q moment, Star, if
am not justified il expecting some return
of gratitude and affection at your hands,
If had consented to this, Mr. Carlisle;
had I been conscious of this said Star,
grievingly, you would have had my graft
tude before. AS the case stands now, I
feel that I have been wronged by my beue-
fits, and | don't know as I am called even
to thank you,' she added, her spirit rising.
DO you suppose that for a moment I would
have placed myself under such obligations
to any man living? No, sirn
But you are under just such obligations;
therefore, in degree, in my power he
said, in low, almost furious tone.
DO not insult rae-let me pass you, SIR
said Star, drawing her slight form up with
an impressive dignity.
Upon this the mood of the man changed.
He humbled himself to entreaty. He re-
vealed plainly enough that his love was no
sudden whim, but strong and abiding. In
his desperation he said and did what in his
cooler moments would bring regrets and
humiliation; but when be found Star cold,
though moved to tears; indignant, though
pitiful; he suddenly recollected himself,
and with a stately bow, left her-paused
once, evidently to return, but conquered
the impulse-hurried to the door and be.
yond.