Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-02-09
STAR" "
BY MRS. MARY A. DENISON.
CHAPTER XXITI.
JEALOUSY.

Star did not 60 down stairs till the din
ner-bell rang; then, arm and arm with Me-
dia, she entered the dining room. The
guests sere all assembled, and the introduc-
duction over, Mark led to the table. The
place Of each guest us assigned him or
her; and Star had the modification of find
sng herself by the side of Mr.. Carlisle. 1t
was something of compensation, however,
on turning. to find at herright, the thought
full, noble face Of Marshall Hamilton. Be-
tween two attentive and admiring gentle
men, she was we'll supplied. Opposite, sat
the three guests who bad arrived in MIR.
Carlisle's company. One would not have
thought, to see their hig'I-toned refinement,
their faultless style, both Of dress and man
ner, that they were betting, racing, gam
bling, fast young men, whose names were
upon every tongue; whose exsravagances
and vices had made them notorious. Not
that they were banished from the best So
ciety-by no manner of means. Beauties
fattered them, and men of mark smiled up
on them. What if they were going to the
dogs-couldn't they afford it? So they
graccd the most select circles; sang at
fashionable soires, and "did up" private
theatricals They had brought wardrobe
to Rosebank, and all the paraphernaiia Of
a mimic stage, scenery, etc. There were
going to be gay times at Rosebank.
As the table was vacated, Mr.. Carlisle
paused for a moment to reply to something
his host said. Turning second after, TO
offer his arm to Star, what was his aston
ishmeut to see her already moving off under
the escort of Marshall Hamilton.
Frowning, he turned again to Mark with
the exclamation
Miss Star has cut me dead this time,
by all that's unfortunate. Who is that
Young fellow who has the impudcnce to
escort her?
sThat-Oh that is my nephew replied
Mark, laughing, and filing his glass again
with old Bordeuax-'he's handsome
scamp, and great genius, SO they say. You
weren't quick enough, Carlisle
sConfound it, muttcred Mr.. Carlisle
snow, as like as not, I've lost her for the
afternoon
Shouldn't wonder in the least return
ed Mark, whose frequent potations lad in
duced bantering mood. He has got the
start of9you, Carlisle, by fifteen years, ell !?
Suppose you didn't know they were old ac-
quaintauces"
What that boy and girl" cried Mr..
Carlisle, his face flushing. DO yoC say
they are old acquaintanccs Tell me-
have you reason to suppose they arc any
thing more.
Now, don't be so fierce about it, Car
Isle; was only iesting,' said Mar, as the
hand Of his guest came heavily down on
the tai.c. Upon my w I'd, | begin to be
lieve you are seriously in love with this
pretty girl.
Il tell YOU what, Mark Hamilton. I am
this much in love-that wo betidc the man
who ao-cs to cross my path, said the 9TH
cr-his lips growing white That girl
shall be my wife, or the wife Of no man
Come, come, this is getting serious; we
won't quarrel over our cups, Carlisle. No
doubt, yOu will get Miss Star, for the ask
ING. She would be fool, indeed, to pre-
fera beardless youth, to a man Of your pres
euce, with the dollars to back you. Be-
sides, there's my wife-the finest little di-
plomatist that ever wore ear-rings-and she
told NE only last night, that Miss Star con-
fessed preference for you. If that youth
NEEDLES, why say the word and III Danish
him but women, you know, are ,nost coy
towards those they love; 50 dou't be dis
couraged, If the young lady is Backward
Together, they went into the music
room, where Media sat at the piano, and
Marshall was ready with his violin. Two
Of the young men being accomplished mu-
sicians, were busily putting their flutes in
order. At first, Mr. Carlisle did not see
Star, but presently he espicd her sitting in
a recess Of the window, the delicate Grim
son of the under curtains, folding her in Il
richly-red atmosphere, that made her beau
ty angelic. Her hands were folded in an