Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-02-15

sSbe loves him = said the officer to him.
self, looking sadly down upon the carpet
and tapping his boot with his sword. Then
silently taking the key from Susan's trem.
bling hand, be unlocked and opened the
door.
Captain Faulkener,' said be, throwing
the door wide open and walking in, syou
are my prisoner. T.. The devil!
Ellen and Susan, who stood weeping
without, raised their heads upon hearing the
officers exclamation, when, to their utter
surprise aud amazement, they discovered
that Captain Faulkener was not there. At
that moment, Arthur Mansfield, who had
been sent to ascertain the cause of the
firing, hastily entered the room.
by heavens = he exclaimed, did mortal
ever hear Of anything SO desperately alb
surd so fool hardyv 49,.
what what?' asked half q dozen voices
at once.
sWhy he actually jumped out Of the window dashed
right in among men, mounted the Coonel's horse be-
fore they had time think what up and now going
like vehundrcd God knows where Our boys gave him
parting shot, which seemed stasger him little; but
awny he went, for all that
Escaped asked the officer, biting his lips and looking
considerably confused and alarmed.
sWel that remains to be told said Arthur sOur boys
are In pursuit of him, however,
"A wounded man, eh said the officer ganclng upon the
triumphant countenance of Ellen. There was no necess
ty ordecepuon Miss Ellen, must confess
In the world for hazardous m undertaking, the part
of the captain ....s ....
There has been no deception practced upon you, sir,
said Ecn turning quickly away from glance which she
could endure, and which troubled the depths Of her
heart, Captain Faukener is wounded, and l cannot
imagine how he has been able accomplish the brilliant
feat, Imputed to him.
brilliant feas sometimes cost people their lives, Miss
Een said the officer Then, suddenly throwing aside his
cloak and lifting his broad trimmed hat from his head, he
said, in underone, although enemy of mine, Miss
Een both nationally and personally cannot but hope,
for your sake, that he will escape his pursuers.'
Ellen gazed upon him few In speechless
prise, blushed, and looked confusedy down.
sYou recognize me then, Miss Ellenn said the officer
Aye' he continued turning the party present. you all
recognize me, in spite Of the changes which time,
exposure and sorrow may have wrought
'WIuiams EDWIN WILLIAMS by all that's strange p
exclaimed Mr. Rogers, extending his hand, and then sud-
denly Withdrawing 1t, with look of aversion.
sMr. Williams! and thusp exclaimed Susan.
sWhy the Lord help it's Mr. Williams, enough,
said Mrs. Rogers.
'And pray what does this mean, sir" asked Mr. Rogers
was It for this that you left suddenly years ago
What wrongs have you to revenge"
am here, SIR replied Williams, at my countys call.
have personal interest in the NATTER personal wrongs
TO redress, no injuriesto revenge
Papa, we do blame Captain Faulkener for taking
sides with the South doing battle In her behalf because
know thathe Is conscientious, and fights from principle
blame Mr. Williams, or be with him
because he differs with and leans towards the other SIDE
of the question. Every Southern should be enrolled
In the Southern army and we any improprep
In the same course being pursued by of Northern brit
towards the United States Army
Ellen was rewarded by look Of thanks, for this kind In
teposion which gradually changed to that of surprise and
wonder Williams recalled the last sad and painful In
telcw, and compared with the present favorable sent
ments from quarter least expected But with all the sud-
denness of thought, came back the memory Of Captain
and the deep interest which Ellen had manifested
in him. All with that bitter thought came the impression
that the kindly spoken words of Ellen were aer ALL but
cordial administered to soothe and calm the wound
which she knew had been incted-not to heal and
cffectually.
While these dark thoughts harassed his mind and cloud
ed his fine brow, poor Susan with heat-consumng in
watching the varying countenance Of Ellen,
who directly opposite with hands clasped upon her lap
and head meeky bowed upon her bosonf Susan remem'
bered the everrepeated, constantly occurring manifesto
tons of affection and strong attachment, which Ellen had
shown for and towards Captain Faulkene The frank,
open undsgused interest and anxiety and orhs safety,
upon present occasion. All what but love could be
the motive of this the clue all these otherwise In
proper and culpable attentions?
sPoor felow.' said Arthur Mansfeld walking lesuely
Into the room and seating himself beside susan deectedy,
rebe as he s do wish he could have given boys the
slIp!'
yhat now Mansfeldn asked Williams, colorng as he
behed the cam blue eyes Of Ellen fixed searchngy upon
hun. Have they captured the brave captaln'
Captured him! Poor fellow until they had so dis
abled him that he could not manage his horse
sWounded him again asked Ellen, In voice scarcely
audible from suppressed emotion.
q should rather think they had, said Arthur. Tf he
don't die before INSET
sDen exclaimed Ellen, starting up wildly from her seat,
while Susan and Williams nsinctvey glanced at each
other with sigh, did you say die"
'Ellen said Mr.. Rogers, reprovIngy, sno more of this
Sit down, and compose yourself
ssit down and compose myself'-and he dying" said
Een pale marble. sBut why do lingerhee, when his
dear head should be powed upon this bosom and his dear
eyes
'silence p said Mr.. Rogers.
May do not speak harshly to her. said Williams
grief is sacred least Where you gong Miss Ellen "
sAnd where should 60 but him she said, staggering
towards the door.
sDear Een you beside YOURSELF said Susan, with
sonowul look II s that should be beside hmnot you.
Oh Ellen Ellen you have denied in vain, what your pre-
sent conduct reveals alas surely Be calm, at least
for my sake.'
Calm susann she replied, pressing her hands to her
throbbIng temples, Cam: Oh: Susan, can bear 1t no
longer lit rH HE NY BROTHER" And she fell
nsensbe at the feet of her friend st pale and cold
a lifeless corpse.
sPoor Ellen' said Susan, as Captain Williams and her
self sat alone in the little paor the morning. show
cruel have been In my dstust unjust suspicious both
to herself and brother.
sBut what think you,' said Williams, could have been
he motive of young Mr.. Rogers adopt an assumed name
and to keep his relationship secret even to his
father:'
sFrom what can gather from Elem said Susan, hs
motive was singular and most extraordinary one. we
cannot appreciate such conduct nor perceive Its necessity
under any circumstances but nevertheless he deemed 1t
perfectly CONSISTENT and TO have succeeded In leav
Ing the same impression upon his sisters mind His father
had long since despared Of ever behodng his son again.
and that son. rather than make himself known to his father
only to be taken from his embrace again by some fatal bull
et preferred to allow him remain in ignorance OF his
aence mill the ar Haa nYer II Killed In battle hIs faith