Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-08-16

you to forget what has passed.
There is ry hand without urging re,
Piled Davie, frankly graspiug his hand
No more apologies, Graham. 1t is forgot
ten. Let US talk of your circumstances
Do you anticipate trouble in clearing your
self?'
< No. replied Graham. the veins cordiue
on his temple. MY influence and position
alone, would clear me, apart from my limo
ceuce, which can prove, and which will
serve to punish the dastardly william that
planned my disgrace. But the dishonor
Davie, the dishonor, the aspersions on my
loyalty. You cannot know how this enter;
my soul. But never mind my troubles-the
favor you spoke Of said he, the ingenious
blood rushing to his brow. 'What is it?
1T is upimportaut, Graham; have re-
considered it. Her own heart will teach
her all my farewell would be- said Davie
sadly.
Graham's lip quivered.
you have not forgiven me-
Davie turned look full of affection on
him, as with his genial smile, he placed his
hand on his shoulder.
prove it then by claiming what you de-
sired of my friendship, said Graham.
Davie hesitated.
Nay then, I will myself iudite them, and
my own heart will give them tenderness
that even your love cannot surpass and
will bid her be of good courage, for [ will
move heaven and earth before one hair Of
your head be injured And when happier
times bless you with her love, think some
times of one whose passion, though not
equaling yours in purity, surpasses it in in
teusity, and who has lost with hope, every
thing that makes life dear
Graham said Davie but it was some
moments before he could continue. Had
but foreseeu this, I could curse myself
for my folly. I might have warned you,
but from earliest childhood, claimed her
as so wholly mine, never thought of an
other disputing the right, Her cordial and
affectionate manner-has it encouraged
you p said Davie, hesitatiugly.
God knows-no,' replied Graham, bitter
ly.' Though kept from some hidden cause
to betray her feelings, yet every word, eve
ry action, taught me how hopeless was my
suit. till was fain to believe her soul was
too pure, too free, ever to mingle with its
chastity the alloy of love-
My truthful Ellen murmured Davie,
with proud smile.
Then you came,' said Graham, unheed
ing the interruption. Then it was I read
her cherished secret, read it in her stolen
glance, tremblingly withdrawn when your
eyes met; read it in the blush that deep
ened on her changing check when your
voice addressed her; read it in the liquid
music of her words when her low tones
would reply. But why curse myself with
such memories? I learnt that even as my
love was maddening, hers was fearful
Mine might overset the brain; hers break
the heart He spoke low and vehemently
as in refinement of anguish, his jealous love
heaped up evidence against himself.
Davies eyes sparkled like meteors, as
Graham spoke, but touched with the hope
less misery of the look, he said:
Would that had another Ellen for you,
Graham; and now that l part from her,
never perhaps to see her again, would falu
leave her as dear charge to your keeping,
and believe me when I say there is no other
man under Heaven, whom I think worthy
of the charge. But it would be idle. You
say truly, her brave loving heart will break
ere it can forget
There is Hardy's voice. said Graham.
Quick, Davie, what would you have"
Give this to Ellen said Davie, hastily
tearing leaf from his pocket book and
writing hurriedly:
i am cast down, but not destroyed. I cling
to hope that is not safe to mention, and yet
trust to your dscernment to understand 1t, and
your courage my brave girl, to hope in it. Your
wor rds have been prophetic. Fate has prevented
the necessity urged, but doubt if you will
agree that it is happy fate. My interview
with your uncle was painful and startling in
the extreme. had hoped to tell you all. he
is more to be pitied than could conceive. Still
am satisfied be is acting from mistaken convlc-
tions Of DUTY and have sworn you shall not
be sacrificed Our oaths stand opposed. | trust
| your love; he, miscaled duty. | do not now
fear concerning you. Heaven bless you, dearest,
and grant we may soon meet never to part. but
in the relation love, honor and duty, my Ellen.
demands of you. Do not grieve for me. All
will yet be well. DAVE
Giving it to Graham, he once more re-
sumed his calm position, and awaited the
moment of departure. Hardy, who felt he
had been wasting time, now hurried hi:
movements. Graham had but moment
to see Ellen.
Il am commissioned to give you this
Miss Ellen he said: as he handed her th'
note.
She read itrapidly. The tone of cheer
full courage did not deceive her. She burs
into tears.
sEllen,' said Graham, almost unnamed
by the sight of the tears Of the woman h
so loved, do not give way to grief. | trus
Davie will yet be free. God knows how
earnestly I shall work for it.
She looked up with swimming eyes.
You WILL Graham?
4 pledge my honor to it, Ellen He
eyes fell-the color .deepened on her cheek
Your reward will be in gratitude sh'
/ said.
Il know it, Ellen he answered bitterly
then. his tone changing to sad reproach'-