Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-16
9n0riginal Ron9arlte,
WRITTEN FOR THE YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER.
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BIZ MRS. MARY A. DEN1soN
CHAPTER XVII.


The following day was passed, mainly, il
preparation for the evening. Star did no
see Mr.. Carlisle, neither did she ask afte
him. Media, who had never been to play
was all life and joyfulness about it. The
gay, happy heart carrolled, and the little
hands fingered about their fascinating work
fashioning some pretty article, withou
which, her toilet would not be complete
Dora was as wild as fawn-sporting il
and out of the rooms There were to b.
tableaux, and in one of them, the prouc
mother was to exhibit her babe. Such {
miracle of loveliness as the little one shoulc
be! A dress, entire of costly lace, with
here and there the glitter Of precious stones
"a robe for herself, like cloth of gold
with mantle of regal purple, and crown
upon her head. All day she was studying
the attitudes, and the little child was do
cile-easily impressed. She did not know
about herself, Dora said, but she was SURE
her boy could act his part to perfection
The servants were in constant attendance
Supper was to be laid in the great hall, and
then, the barn fitted up for a dance. Fan
ciful chandeliers were suspended from diff
ferent points in this latter building. Beau
tiful carpets were laid-pictures hung
and but favored few allowed to catch one
glimpse, until all the arrangements were
completed.
Star was not inclined to dance, but Dors
had laid her commands upon her; had pre-
sented each one, in fact, with card, OF
which was the programme for the evening
Star was to wear white tissue with single
diamond pin, which Dora lent her. Me
dia must dress in pink, with Stars pearls
They would be expected to be ready fo
certain things, at certain stated hours, or
pain of rebuke from the mistress of cere
monies.
At four o'clock, the boat landed a mag
nifcent band, the best in New York ane
with it came Mr.. Carlisle, who had gone tt
the city to obtain a particular wardrobe
He brought with him several people, snowy
careless, hearty looking, who were shrewd
y suspected to be stock-actors.
'How silly it all seems said Star, afte,
the preparations were over, and the dress
ing began. Pd great deal rather have a
quiet evening down stairs, such as we had
once at your house, if that were possible
'Now, I like it, said Media, futteriue
between the mirror and the couch, 'fol
you see, never witnessed real play in my
life. Father has scruples about cur attend
ing the theatre but I don't think he'd say
a word in this case, as it is partly home
manufacture. I overheard aunt Dora say
that Mr. Carlisle is splendid performer
and that'in one of his houses in town, be
has theatre only think how rich he must
be, Star. expect, according to the talk,
he's second Cresus.'
Star thought OF the private performance
of the previous evening, and concluded that
be might be good actor-not that she did
not believe him in earnest either, for there
was that in his manner, that she could not
but confess, thrilled her, Notwithstanding
her growing dislike of the man and his
principles.
sYou are bewitching them all, guess,
STAR continued Media, drawing cut the
long curls and twining them glossily about
her fingers; there was Marshall, he didn't
seem half like himself last night, aud fan,
cied his eyes wandered oftener than was
necessary, to the room where you were en-.
gagged. For pity sake, was it owing to a
previous arrangement that you were so busy
with my aunt and what was Mr.. Carlisle in
there for? Is aunt Dora DETERMINED to
get up match between you two ? Because
if she is, and there's the least chance for
such a consummation, I shall warn my broth.
er-for the poor fellow never was seriously
in love in his life; and I think-remember
I am betraying no secret of his-but l do
think, he might love you very easily, Star.
I need not say anything about it though,
for 1 know there's not the slightest spice of
coquetry about you but have always been
so fearful of anythinglike disappointment
in Marshall's case. I think mother is too,
for I have heard her say so; but how am
running on-do see does not that one wee
white rose look pretty in my curls?'
Beautiful = said Star, in an absent way.
She had been both panied and pleased at
Medals speech-pleased that Marshall,
whose slightest attention was priced by her,
should in any way express his preference
panied at the thought of Mrs. Hamilton s
warning, and her doubts of her sincerity.
you spoke of your brother,' she said,
after an embarrassed pause. Il judged by
what your aunt said to me, that he formed
many-that is, many attachments
sMy brother ? exclaimed Media, her face
the picture of astonishment. what, our
Marshall O!no, no, no! Why he scarce.
ly ever speaks to any one but his mother
and myself-any woman, | mean; and |
protest, never saw him show any young
lady half the attention he has to you
How could aunt Dora how could she 2
OH see, I see,' she exclaimed, dancing
across the floor on one slippered foot, to
obtain some needed article, Il see through
cunning aunt Dora. She was afraid-hum
hum! I wont tell you what she was afraid
of. But come, little lur.inary, its almost
seven and you are not half ready The
pearls, the pearls my child! What will that
rich man think when he sees them on me
instead of you " -
CHAPTER XVIII.
THE BARGAIN.
sVery beautiful!