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

sAnd Ellen-Miss Campbell; does sh'
reci procate the affection and call hin
brother p said Davie, with bitterness.
No; although she bore his chiding OF
the subject very we'll; she calls hin
Graham
sAnd the old man looks on and smiles
does hep
oh, he is perfectly delighted about it
Indeed, he told me it was all settled, save
an obstacle that Miss Ellen's punctiious
principle would not allow her to overcome
just yet. I did not understand him, but
said the old man, when the heartis willing,
these little excrescences are apt to be
smoothed away
'sevier,' said Davie, abruptly, will 'you
do me a favor? I am not one to make
great professions, but grant me this, and
you'll lay me under obligations for a life
time
i would do anything in the world for
you, Major. Speak out
You are not on duty now; ride to the
Mansion House with letters for me, which
I will furnish you immediately
Prepare them, and I will deliver them
and return before they miss me. Selim
travels like an arrow
Come to my tent in half an hour-they
will be ready
'Stop' said Sewer, sudden thought
striking him, as Davie rode off. Nothing
to vex that sweet girl, is it? If tits, I'll
be hanged if I take them. faucied her
cheek looked paler than was wont, at any
rate
On my honor, no. said Davie, wringing
his hand, 'but what may bring the rose
again to its pure surface
Then, III co. replied Sewer. But,
where shall I find Bowen? I have kind
message from Miss Ellen for him
sYonder he stands under the two elms.
Poor fellow, he is never with any of the
boys now. They still go to him in trouble,
but his merry voice is never heard around
the camp fire. But Miss Ellen has other
friends here; is Bowen the only one hon.
ored with message?'
The only one; but surely that old look
ing man is not Bowen. Why his hair is
almost silver
1T is Bowen, nevertheless; and yet, l
feel it strange he should so grieve. His
love only died, and died loving him. To
love and be deceived -ah !! that is death to
the heart And, turning quickly, ere Se-
vier could reply, he fastened to his tent.
Ere an hour had elapsed Sewer was 10
the saddle, and his bounding steed soon
brought him to the Mansion House. Sur.
prised at the rapid return, they questioned
him of its cause; but his equivocal answer
of sbearer of dispatches satisfied their in
quiry.
BY the way, I have a letter for you,
Graham said Sewer, and billet dour of
fairy-like proportions, for you, Miss Ellen
he continued, delivering the epistle.
Graham opened his letter and read many
extracts of camp life, and affected condo
lences over its stern duties. Davies epis-
tie seemed to have been written in the
highest possible spirits-humor sparkling
in merriment and pleasantly in every line
Here is a postscript you must share
with me, sister, said Graham, in high good
humor But what is the matter-are you
sick p as Ellen was sitting pale and mo-
tionless.
She murmured some uninteligible words;
and taking the letter from Graham's hands,
read
Truly yours, DAVlE.
"P. S.-Appropcs to that truly, would speak
to you ofexchange, did not believe it would par
take more of the character of offence than kind
ness Well, the brave deserve the fair. Accept
brother soldiers congratulations. May you
be as happy as her love can make you"
With astonishing calmness she again read
the lines addressed to herself:
"Let no thought of me disturb your happiness
for the future. You are free. God bless you,
Ellen. DAVE"
Sewer only waited for hurried reply
from Graham, when, again mounting, he
sped back to camp.
Nothing else,' said Davie, as he opened
Graham's letter.
That is all, said Sewer.
There was dangerous fire in Davies
eyes as he read of lovers hopes, of almost
assurance; of future that had not sim
gle doubt; and of a gratitude pervading,
all to the friend that had so blessed him.
The congratulations were warmly accepted;
and Davies lips betrayed the starting
blood as he read the merry badinage of the
coming wedding festivity.
Sewer switched his boots impatiently,
till Davie, crushing the epistle, in suffer
ing no longer to be restrained, looked up
with an impatient, well, SIR
NO, sir; it's anything else but well.
You told me your letters we're not to offend
that sweet girl at the Mansion
sWell,' said Davie, laughing hoarsely.
did l not tell you true?
by Heaven, no, said Sewer; 'and if
YOU make me the bearer of such dispatches
again, l swear I'll find other work for this
rod than my brave Selim's back
You forget yourself, Sewer; and before
you leave this place, those words must be
retracted.'
sMust?' said Sewer, with darkened
brow.
l repeat it--mnst,' replied Davic, in the
low, firm tone, which he always used in
deep wrath 'And to prove | am in ear
nest, see here;' and grasping the young
mans arm with vice:like force, he took the