Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-04-26

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tieutly. is there anything so very remark
able in my desire to proceed in that direc-
tion?'
mot at all, sir replied the driver, po-
litely touching his hat; 'only was about
to tell you that, if you have DO special ob-
jectiops, would like to kill two birds with
one stone
tWhat am I to understand by that class
ic allusion of yours 2 asked Edgar.
well, SIR replied the driver, you see
matters stand this way. I have another
gentleman to take to Norfolk to-day, and, 1
thought, if it would not make any difference
to you, both might 60 there at the same
time and in the same hack
sWho is the gentleman P asked Edgar.
Il. cannot say what is his name, sir, be-
cause l do not know; bat the proprietor of
our line informed me that an English Bar
onet had engaged seat for Norfolk Then
pausing, as if he had been suddenly gifted
with new idea, he added in more defer:
entail tone of voice, Pardon me, sir, but,
perhaps you are the baronet.'
Il baronetp exclaimed Edgar, laughing
heartily. why my dear fellow if any such
impression has been made upon your mind,
allow me to undeceiVe you at once. But,
what about the real baronet? Is he young,
handsome, jovial, intelligent and all that
kind of thing?' Will he be good company,
think youT
Il am unable to tell you anything about
him, SIR replied the driver, 'as 1 have not
been honored with his acquaintance, nor
been even favored with sight of him. 1
have been directed to call for barouet at
the hotel on this street, and been told that
would find him 10 room number ten. His
name was not mentioned to me, and | did
not ask it,
Then, under such circumstances, how in
the name of common sense could you imag-
inc me TO have been the baronet that you
have been instructed to drive to Norfolk p
The driver looked confused.
IF it will be doing you q SERVICE con-
tinued Edgar, anziously consulting his
watch, i have no objections that the bafo
net should occupy one of the seats Of the
hack that is, provided be does not prefer
going on his journey alcue.'
Thank you, sir, said the driver, jump
ingup to his seat. Now for the baronet y
Anything for a change-auytbiug to
dissipate this melancholy train of thought,
and divert my mind from its. consuming
care and SORROW said Edgar to himself, as
the borses dashed forward aud the I'D hack
went numbering down the street.
A few moments after an abrupt halt came
very near jerking the old vehicle off its
wheels, and succeeded admirably in arous.
ing its occupant from his reVerie, By throw
ing him heavily forward upon the opposite
seats, which we're fortunately cushioned.
sWhat is the matter?' asked Edgar, re-.
gaining his former position and looking ex-
citedly out of the window upon the driver,
who had alighted opposite spacious build
ing
Nothing sir, replied the driver, uncon.
ceruedy. This is the hotel we we're speak
ing about
The deuce = exclaimed Edgar impatient
ly. why, actually thought this internal
old wagon of yours bad been struck by
fifteen inch she'll
'Twont occur again, sir, said the driver,
smiling Didn't intend to rein in the
horses so suddenly; but before / knew
where | was 1 was about to pass the hotel,
SO 1 checked up rather hurriedly.'
Checked up! well, l rather think you
/ did, said Edgar, throwing himself back
and brseiug his feet against the opposite
seat to prevent the disagreeable effects OF
another scheck up go into the hotel at
once, and bring out that mysterious barooet
of yours
The driver disappeared, and, after rather
a protracted absence, reappeared with
ponderous trunk unon his shoulders, fol-
lowed by tall coaked figure, with slouch-
ed hat drawn down over his eyes, and al.
most completely concealing his face. As
he strided to the carriage and hurriedfy
pushed open the door, he paused and start
ed upon discovering Edgar within; and,
turning to the driver. be said in an angry
undertoue of voice, Il applied for privote
conveyance, sir, and was made to under
stand that my wishes would be complied
wth-my orders obeyed.'
Here, my lad ! said the driver, accost-
ing boy passing the hotel, run down to
Morriston's stables, and tell Sandy to send
a carriage up here Immediately. Run
quick, and you shall have quarter
Stop said the baronet, with emphasis,
laying his hand upon the boys shoulder, as
he started on the errand. Gary no such
message Then. turning to the driver, he
added, 'Put on my baggage. shall not
wait for another conveyance, but make the
best of this-confound you !!
Suit yourself, sir, said the driver, iu,-
patiently, closing the door of the hack as
the baronet stepped within.
The baronets reply was smothered by the
rolling wheels and the clatter of the horses
upon the stony street.
sGoing to Norfolk ? he asked, after
protracted silence.
Edgar nodded afirmatively.
"A resident of that city, presume said