Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-09

ihS 'Sob hSui bSi, "HtNh P'NN
as she requested. Since you found the
initials. and my name on that necklace,
I've been thinking. All his past ways and
words have come to my memory, and see
now to what they all tended. This is what
| fear, Media'-and she grasped her hand
convu!sively-'you know for the last tive
months have had instructors in several
branches
Media signi6ed that she did.
well, l was led to believe that these cx-
traordinary privileges were accorded me by
your aunt and uncle, for they pretended to
adopt me, and have tried to make me very
happy here. But, Oh Media, the terrible
thought has come to my mind that Mr..
Carlisle has been my benefactor-that he
has paid for all these things and has thus
placed me under obligations, which he
thinks 1 can only repay, by becoming his
wife. If it is 50, what shall l do? These
rich clothes, also, which have seemed to be
the gift of Mrs. Hamilton, what if they
have all been furnished with his money?
o, could sink TO the earth with confusion
at the thought "
1T cannot be- said Media, with an in
Gignant voice, that my aunt Dora would
lend herself to such deceptiun.'
i, mast be so, said Star, controlling her
anguish and speaking more calmly. Il see
now why he took so much interest in my
studies. l have the Icy to many things
saio ny him, which have not before un-
derstood, and that puzzled ME. O. Media,
l wish had never never come here
i shouldn't make myself unhappy about
it, said Media, striving to comfort her.
%! yes you would, you know little what
it is to be an orphan, was tue mournful re-
ply.
why don't you tell your brotherE ask
ed Media, acknowledging that her friend
was right.
Il am afraid to- was the reply. he is
so young and quici: tempered, and might
do something that would iniure him for
life. Mr.. Ca.lisleis powerful, 4nd, no doubt,
revengeful, and would use every effort to
ruin him. | see the character of that bad
man, asif each separate motive in his heart,
each unworthy purpose, was spread out be-
fore me. Iwish I had seen it before
You can leave here, said Media.
'And he would follow me. Remember,
I have rn relatives who would protect, but
rather sneer at and taunt me. I should
hardly dare to keep house for Fred. but |
must go-and soon. Something will hap
pen-some providence by which l can be
protected. God will not desert me-
And with that comforting thought, dear
Star, put aside the other and more painful.
ly suspicious one. Come now you have had
a good cry, and have thrown open your
heart to me, yon will feel better, | am sure
Keep close to us, while We remain I would
show Mr.. Carlisle conclusively, that l could
not like hin-that is if the thing is impos-
siblc. Perhaps if he married you'-shc
hesitatcl.
90! never, never! don't speak of such a
thing cried Star. Il never could think of
him nor, even as friend
Why did Star emphasize the nor ? Be-
cause there came before her, the vision O. a
rapt face, beautiful, inspired face, that
she had gazed upon too long and too ear
nestly for her peace.
We'll, at all events, let US forget these
unpleasant things and enjoy ourselves
When Mr.. Carlisle sees that you trea: him
with studied Indifference, he may be too
proud to WOO, and, perhaps I doubt it
though too magnauimous to throw up his
favors in your face. Come, what shall |
tell Marshall THAT you will 60"
Star gave her assent, and Media kissed
her; and leaving few pearls behind in the
shape of comforting words, left the room.