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

Star, that he should thus take upon himself
to manage matters.
Make way there said quick sharp
voice, and Fred appeared with his hat filled
with water. Throwing it lightly in her
face, and dabbling her tresses with it, Fred
soon found signs of coming animation, and
in few moments, Star opened her eyes,
lifted her head, looked wildly about her,
and sank back again languidly.
The first face she encountered was that
of Mr. Carlisle who had bent over to bid
her be quiet-not to exert herself in the
least, adding, Il have sent for the carriage
and you will be taken home easily
'Oh! no, no; not for the world ex-
claimed Star, making another effort, and iftl-
ing herself. Then as she saw where she
was resting, the quick blood poured into
her checks and suffused her brow. 'Don't
send for the carriage, Mr.. Carlisle; 1 am
perfectly we'll, perfectly and with the
help of her brother she stood up.
'But, Miss Star, l eutreat you, do not
fatigue yourself unnecessarily-the carriage
is almost ready
Thank you; 1 much prefer to walk,
said Star. Il don't think Pm hurt in the
least; I know I am not. [ was badly
frightened, that's all. Now Bogus, dear,
I'll lean on your arm. You are very kind
Mr.. Carlisle, but | know it will do me good
to walk
Mr.. Carlisle stepped back, flushing and
biting his lip as he did so. There certain
ly had been, since that morning, great
change in Stars demeanor. She not only
avoided him, but the tones of her voice,
her very smile, were different. He had
not recovered from the shock of seeing her
lie so helplessly in the arms of one whom
he was fast learning to hate for his youth,
beauty and accomplishments; and who, he
feared, had but revived love that had lain
dormant in the heart of the young girl
let him dare = he muttered, his pas
sion surging up--Iet him dore to love her
it will not be for long, that i promise
him.
They reached ROsebank' just as the
horses heads were turned for the river
ath; untoward incidents having prevented
the carriage from bring earlier on its way,
and Star went directly to her own room.
She was not injured, as she had said
only frightened so she was we'll enough to
come down stairs, and to give her promis-
ed aid in writing the billets.
Dora led her into little room where on
round table were placed paper, pens and
ink There were three chairs drawn up;
two of these Dora and Star Immediately oc.
cupied. The table nearly faced the en-
trance of the room, where the rest of the
company we're busy with their reading,
singing and embroidery and Star was hard
ly seated, before third person joined them
no other than Mr.. Carlisle.
Here 1 am, according to appointment
he said, gaily, bestowing his well-dresscd
person in the vacant chair. 'Now, what
will you have ME do? Miss Star, trust
you suffer no inconvenience from your fall
None in the least Star replied, annoy
ed that she had promised her services
Why could not MIR. Carlisle and Dora do
the work without her aid? 1t was another
of the little vexing plans of Dora to bring
her and Mr.. Carlisle together as often as
possible. Now, every time she glanced
up, she saw an unmistakeable meaning in
the eyes that were bent upon her. There
was playful touching of hands, and Dora,
though studied in her illusions, gave them
certain broadncss which, to the thor
ough delicacy of Star, appeared almost
coarse. How merry they were out in the
room beyond and not one of them ventured
where she was at work; it was very pro-
voking. The bllets of invitation were
tardiy dispatched. Dora trihcd and idled /;
Mr. Carlisle idled-only Star kept her pen
going, and the notes were slowly folded by
the rest Now came strain of music
Stars face glowed she knew whose was
that firm, true touch. She saw frown on
the brow opposite-she saw an eye flash.
What was it, or what should i; be to him.
| if she admired Marshall's performancc-or
even the young man himself? Was she
under any obligation to him-then her
checks tinglcd and chilling fear took pos
scss:,n of her mind What if her suspic-
ions of the morning were true What if
she were indebted to this rich and irfuen-
.;al u,an for the very advantages that had
made her So much more cf woman -
Softly and sweetly sounded the notes of
solna touching melody. Stars heart went
with it, and her fingers wrote on mechani-
cally. She spoke at random, or not at all. |
The brilliant remarks of Mr. Carlisle, the
merry speeches of Dora, passed all unnoti-
ced. Mr.. Carlisle frc med, then he, too,
grew distracted and Dora, becoming tired
of entertaining two dummies, gathered
the billets all up, declared she had enough,
and sauntered into the other room Star
arose TO follow her. A trcmulous voice
sounded,
'Stor momcnt-stop a moment, Miss
Star So she was forced to sit down again
indeed, she trembled so that she could
scarcely stand.
don't leave me-in pity" said the voice
again, and its deep rich tones shook with
suppressed feeling. Il wish to ask if you
are angry with me-
:Angry. Oh! no, Mr.. Carlisle, why
should | be" said Star
Your manner-your manner since morn
ing led ue to fear,' said MIR. Carlisle, fbat
in some way had offended you. l would
not forfeit YOUR good opinion for worlds.