Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-07-19

ping his sword and his rage together, sal
in aalmer tones:
You should not provoke me, Davie
you know my hot temper
'Ah, there speaks my friend, again,
said Davie, grasping his hand 'and no"
Sewer, what is my fault?'
You pledged me your honor your lei
ters we're not to offend but Isuppose hon
or is holiday garment that can be donne
at pleasure, like other virtues said Sc
vier, lightly.
Honor, sir, is too sacred thing to jes
with, replied Davie, gravely. Il hold lif
worthless in comparison with my own. Yo
will understand me when I say I will no
permit second allusion to it,
Sewers ready hand again sought hi
sword, stuug by Davies significant tone
but suddenly his volatile nature caught
new idea. "
'Davie, for Heavens sake, tell me wha
we are quarreling about? Somebody says
answer fool not according to his folly, les
you be like him ; and it would be well 70
you to study the lesson
1T is not the only lesson of wisdom Sol
omon teaches replied Davie; 'and nov
that Richard is himself again, tell me wh,
this storm Of indignation?'
you don't deserve it of me- replied Sc
vier, not yet recovered from his passion
Then coloring at Davies reproachful looks
said: The truth of the matter is this-yol
hurt Miss Ellen most seusitively by tha
note, or whatever it was, you sent. He
face was as white as my handkerchief
and if she did not faint, it was because
woman can put off such things to more
convenient season, as the preachers say.
Sewer, is this true?' said Davie.
by Heaven, man, you'll drive me mad
I tell you if you had not spoiled as pretty
a whip as ever was made, you would fee
it now,' replied Sewer, laughing.
Forgive me, Ned, I would not willingly
wound you; but are you quite sure of this?
No; lam sure of nothing said Sewer
petulantly. Il used to be sure Major Da
vie was a, gentleman; but I am having
rapid cause to alter my decision
Don't be boy, Ned, but tell me, like
good fellow, why you thought my notes
gave offence p
'Humph, a sop for Cerberus. Well, I'll
tell you, straight up and down, you have
not put me in very obliging humor; but
for Miss Ellen's sake, I'll tell you what !
think. Miss Ellen loves somebody Lam
not versed enough in woman's caprice tc
say who; though I swear it amt Graham
1t requires no wisdom to discover Grabam's
preferences. If ever I'm such fool as tc
fall in love, hope I'll be shot or married
before the day is out. It keeps him busy
all the time fixing up nice little plots,
which Miss Ellen blows up for him as
soon as they are completed. She is no par.
ty to to his conspiracy, that's evident; and
then old Mr.. Willoughby-be's like hen
on hot griddle, jumping first this side and
then that-all bows and smirks-petting
Graham until there's nothing in the house
too good for him. Between these two,
Miss Ellen grows sadder and paler every
time see her. And your precious note
yesterday, [ tell you, made her look much
more like the angel she is, than the woman
| would wish her to be-
Sewer, if what you say be true,' said
Davie, with sparkling eyes.
why, confound you, man, what do you
mean ? said Sewer, in ludicrous surprise.
pooh, man, don't be captious. You
know what | mean
Yes, by Jupiter, you make that very
plain to me, if-if-mind--if l am not a
most unmitigated liar, you are--well, Hea.
ven knows what said he, Struggling his
shoulders in true French style.
Call Bowen, for me, Sevier,' said Davie,
i must get leave of absence for day or
two. Col. Washington has had nothing
for us to do since he scattered Cunning
hams militia. They can spare me-