Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-04-26


patiently. you have ever been spoiled
and petted at home; have been accustomed
to all the comforts and reinements, and
many Of the luxuries of life; and since
your marriage have gratifed all your wish
es and anticipated your slightest wants.
Now, very soon, you will be called upon, I
fear, toleave this comfortable home, to wit
ness our handsome furniture sacrificed under
a rascally sheriff's hammer; our servants,
horses and land, sold to an unfeeling, ac-
cursed tribe Of
Stop, Joe,' said Nellie, coaxingly. Re-
member that we must not rebel against the
will Of Providence
'Fiddlesticks don't talk to me about
Providence, as though it was by His will
that an unp,incipled william should rob me
of all I possess and render me miserable
beggar, with wife and child depending
upon me for ! support. I believe in no
such doctrine as that. Had I not employ.
ed James Markham, none of this would
have taken place.
But James had nothing to do with the
fire, dear
The deuse he did not ? said Benson
WAS it not because of his false entries on
the books, that johnson went to the store
last ght. So far as Johnson is concerned,
be is an old fool, to say the least and the
best of it; and I doubt NOT but what he
knows more of that scamp James, and the
origin of the fire this morning than he
dares to tell
Really Joe,' said Nellie, surprised to
hear her husband thus speak, you surely
must forget YOURSELF
Forget myself and I suppose you think
my misfortunes such triaing affair, that
should make it subject of laughter and q
Legitimate theme for joke, 'pon my word
You don't know anything aboutit however,
and perhaps you care as much
why Joep said Nellie, bursting into
tears, 'how can you speak so sharply to
your Nelliep
did speak sharply! said Benson
'Oh, Nellie! if you knew how feel, you
would forgive me, dear. Don't cry SOL
didn't mean to hurt your feelings, my own
true.hearted wife And Benson drew the
slight form of Nellie, closer to his side.
sOh Joe 1 am foolish to mind a harsh
word from one who has been brought into
so much trouble; but Joe, I do love you
so much that I cannot bear to have you
speak angrily to me-
sNor would I lose your love, my dear
Nellie, for o thousand times the value Of
that which it has been my misfortune to
lose during the week which is past, said
Benson. But, Nellie, how am I to act
and what is to become of me in this emer
gency?'
WAS your stock Of goods insured?'
unfortunately, no.
'How much money, belonging to the
firm, have you on deposit?
Not more than twenty thousand dollars.
Would not that be sufficient to carry OF
the business for the present, on small
scale p
Scarcely, my dear but even if it would
Mr.. johnson will not enter into partnership
again, and our former business relation il
dissolved by mutual consent
HAS that fact become public?' asked
Nellie.
Not that know off,
sThen take my advice, and seek an i'm
mediate interview with Mr.. Johnson
For what purpose, Nellie?'
TO renew the partnership and continue
the business
Never p said Benson, emphatically.
But, Joe, if the public becomes aware
of the fact of the dissolution of co-partner
ship between yourself and Mr.. johnson
will it not be necessary to settle up the
business by payment of all the debts anc
collection of all outstanding accounts due
the firm
sYes.'
sAre the accounts due the firm enough
to pay your creditors when collected?' ask
ed Nellie.
Il fear not, Nellie; but who has beer
posting you up about these business af
fairs ?-your fatherT
Sometimes he used to talk to US abou
these things said Nellie.
well, dear, shall do the very best
can under the circumstances, and if my
creditors will only be indulgent with me.
perhaps, may be able, after all, to show
to the world, the potency of energetic eff
fort
1T does me good, dear Joe, to hear you
speak so hopefully said Nellie. Let us
hope-you know how sweet it is to hope,
Joe-that all will yet turn out WE'LL
'Poor, childish thingv said Benson to
himself; then, taking Nellie's hands in his,
he said Nellie, whittier or from whence
do you derive your hope p
up there, Joe;' and Nellie looked up.
ward with sweet smile.
BLESSED are thepure in heart, said Ben.
son, looking afectionately upon his wife as
she quietly left the room. Then finding
himself alone with little Lily, he sighed
deeply and took the little innocent in his
arms and kissed her.
lis Lilly sorry for papa?' asked Benson,
sadly.
The child laughed and threw out its little
chubby arms to an article upon the table.
mo, DO; Lily must not touch that said
Benson; and he pushed the magnificent
decanter-stand further upon the table,