Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-04-12

that. But what we are now speaking of
relates more particularly to our Nellie here,
who, as you very well know, is quite young;
dearly beloved by us all fond of home (;
accustomed to the quiet routine of country
life, and
Excuse me for interrupting you, uncle ;
but pray, why were all these things not
known to you ere thisF asked Alice.
q always knew it, Alice
sWell, let me ask you all some questions,
said the talkative Alice.
'Go on, you little roguev said Mr.. Vim
cent, playfully pinching the dainty shoulder
Of Alice. I'VE shall endeavor to answer
your questions as promptly as possible
Il shall begin with Nellie, first said
Alice. ...
tGo on, co.,
did not Mr.. Benson ask you to become
bis wife p ........ ..->
Certainly, he did, said Nellie, smiling.
'And what was your replyp
d do not know that I made any, said
Nellie.
+ Nellie, dear Nellie said Alice, Il dc
not ask, what reply you made, verbally;
for, if you really loued Mr.. Benson, I know
that no sound came from your lips when he
asked that question; but, did you not SC
act-yes;, that's the word las to leave
the impression upon his mind, that you aoert
willing, to become his wife?'
you ask very singular questions, Alice,
said Nellie, blushing.
well, you admit that he did ask you tc
become his wife?'
Il do ..-., ...
well, what then?' - r-
Nellie pulled at the beltaround her waist
for few moments; then, looking up, and
observing the family all intently looking al
her, she blushed and said: when he
asked that question, dear Alice, I threw
my arms around his neck, and kissed him.
And, SO saying, the beautiful Nellie burst
into tears. So -.
sAnd, by that action, you meant him tc
understand that you loved him well enough
to become his bride p asked Alice.
Il did,
very well, Nellie; you have answered
your questions comparatively we'll and
now, darling, let me ask, did you not know,
that, in becoming his wife, you had to leave
Cedarville p
sYes.' . -.-....:
Now, dear uncle and aunt, did not Mr..
Benson come to each of you, and ask your
consent to his marriage to Nellie? asked
Alice. ta.s -s. " f.a ag.- -.
EFo me, first said Mr. Vincent.
well, what was you reply?'
Il referred him to Nellie's mother
so, aunt, he had an interview with you p
He did, Alice said Mrs Vincent.
what then?'
well, my dear neice, I first desired to
know from him what had passed between
Nellie and himself; and, having been
satisfied on this point, I wanted to know
his standing in society, his means of sup,
port, and the position of his family in the
community in which he lived
Bravo p exclaimed Charles; 4hose are
the important points. A man that cannot
pass through that ordeal is unworthy of a
wife,
'Charlie,' said the old man, you do not
know what you are speaking of. A man,
wishing to marry the woman whom he loves,
is righteously entitled to her, if he can
answer in the affirmative to three questions.
First: is he sure that his love is reciproca-
ted ? second: can he prove himself an hon.
est man d? third : is he able to support a
wife? If he can pass through such an
ordeal he is well worthy of any woman
sYou are always right, dear father said
Charles.
Permit me to continue my questions,
said Alice.
proceed, my DEAR said Mrs. Vincent.
What was the result Of your interview
with Mr. Benson?'
Il desired time to think over the matter
well, how did it all end p
Why replied Mrs. Vincent, Il made it
my duty to make inquiries concerning his
character and prospects and, being satis-
fed on these points, gave my hearty con-
sent to the union .-.
'And you were aware, 1 presume, that,
after the marriage, Nellie would leave &C.
and go with her husband to Geor-
gia.'
so Mr.. Benson informed me- replied
Mrs. Vincent.
Then what in the world has come over
every one of you now?' asked Alice. lis
it not subject for devout thanksgiving,
that our dear Nellie is so soon to be united
to man in every way worthy of herr
Dear uncle and aunt, you are both we'll ad-
vanced in years and cannot always be here
to protect and love Nellie; and after cousin
Charlie becomes married and both of you
in your graves, what would become of your
Nellie if she remained single? Would
you have her depend upon her relatives for
a support, or upon a true-hearted, wealthy
and respected gentleman of a husband,
such as Mr.. Benson?'
you are right, Alice, said Mr.. Vincent;
and I verify believe that we are wrong to
encourage such sad feelings; for We have
given our little pet to the man she loves,
md therefore should not wish to retain her.
No, my daughter said he, taking the hand
# Nellie, 'let US rather thank our heavenly
ather that he has thus provided for U.s.
We have no further claim upon you-you
ire Joseph's Nellie now; altogether and
orever his
tAnd ooid Hhor1as offaotionatplv ON.