The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-16


and probably in Mexico, as they used to often talk of
that country Thus you have the facts in my case and
when tell you that my affection for Sidney has never
wayered, you will pardon me, when say that we
never be more to each other than the present
casion.'
At that moment tall dark figure crawled cautiously
around corner Of the arbor crouched close to the
earth and listened with apparent interest The move
ment unnotced by those Within and their conversa-
ton continued
4 honor your principle, replied volney La Tourette,
and extol your faith Far be it from me to advise you
to do that for which some day you might be sorry.
HencetOrth withdraw my suit yet shall claim YOU as
my friend and your family place Of resort where
may come and while away lonely hour Never again
will respass etherin thought word upon constancy
like yours"
'sYou shall ever be welcome" she responded, "and
viii be pleased to you at any and all times Had
not my heart and affection been thus engaged know
of no reason why could not love you This am free
to say; but it is you shall be numbered among my
d. Arrest friends"
Thanks noble Laynia, he continued, as he raised
her hand to his lips Il am satisfied, but . what 10y,
what happiness were but the lucky one to have pos
sessed priceless gem IT'S late; let return the
house,
Eyes, time has flown fast; we will go. You remain
with US till morning, do you uot2'
Il think that viii return to the city, as have some
urgent business to attend to at quite an early hour in
the morning"
With this they arose, Lavinia leaned upon the arm
of her companion when they passed out circutOus
walk and moved slowly on toward the residence.
They had reached distance of not more than two
rods from the arbor, when stepped forth from
behind some bushes the path, and gazed steadily
upon their receding figures. lie did not from this
position until Lcvina and Volney had passed around
the corner Of the building and We're OF his sight
lie then turned short upon his heel, and walked hur-
redly toward the street.
This man was Don Carlos Dubois, the other sutor for
the hand of the rich planters daughter Perhaps it
would not be amiss to say few words with particular
reference to these men, ere proceed further with our
story.
Yolney La Tourette was a young man about thirty
years OF age and aperson of than ordinary attain
mcnts. His countcuance was pleasing and intelligent
and lis features were full and rounded. Black eyes
black hair heavy whskcrs and moustache, with
rage Of person. and grace of manners easy and accom-
plished lie was an excellent conversadonalist, and
appeared cOnvcIsant with different parts OF the world
His mind well cultivated, aud stored with valuable
information. He had been in Savannah four months
had obtained introduction Layiuia Ellsworth at
social entertainment which they we're both attending
and through her he formed the acquaintance Of her
family. That acquaintance resultcdas we have noticed
He represented New Orleans as being his native home
Of his family, wealth, and connections, he presented
satisfactory evidence
Don Carlos Dubois Of leisure. lie repre-
scnted himself as being Spanish noblcman land brought
with him from Spain letters bearing the royal sgnet
H. vas roI,irrr ioIr,rv Of tIa rG7tinent Int b5yino
aI,ta;9ea @ 9ii,t.,. of Tayinia I7IIs2ortb La was
,Is2zad aitber h, her arsor And ACCOMPLISHMENTS or
a ,Tosr,a(r of The ,1., which nirbt Hi to her in
case Il ',ar,iao, UeIadbgen savannah siy months
fa It t9gr a7 which he was fr.nornr visitor at MI
T,.yrortl's where h.. had often met yoInev In Ton
ratta
H. vas etau Il,aorr,1ayio,,nd man. had hriolt
1aar nros ,,i- .,.riyo r,.aon and yor. 10, bI9al.
IogI,sts = .,5d n,nrrtal rhcra yIs y,st difference
hr.rsc, IN actions. ara conduct or basp two men
it d IN r,,tfr were ,,ot sI,,y r., r,rI, tIia c,,
s.t VIII 1Ir Ellsworth anrn.rad dorfrrod uh th4
,,s tte,,rfg,, .,,d a,I,,Iv- fr,r.d III .IIi+ NJ,
~ lI r H. ljt ig,i,, J .t
eight wears of ace.
Having thus made an exclamation which we think
win give the reader better understanding of the char
acers introduced we will now return 10 lie time when
Ledektah jenkins appeared before Mr. Ellsworth ana
family as Was narrated at the close OF our previous
chapter
The Yankees SURVEYED the scene before and around
HIM with cool careless gaze much to the amazcmcnt
was contracting Of the muscles on Mr. Elsworth's
face, exhibiting evidence that no little ezcrtion was
necessary to prevent an open manifestation Of amuse-
ment at the mans singular conduct and appearance
Aftera few moments Of delay however lis old habit
returned and breaking forth into d fierce passion he
excaimcd
,.Well WELL what do You want? If YOU have come
begging begging begging then tie best thing you can
l. Inava ynn't giyl cOnnprl In won Dn6pr-