Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-06-21

tious christian, introduced to the reader in
the first chapter. BE arose, confusedly,
from his chair, as the woman whose charac-
ter he so ardently admired, stood trembling
ly and blushipgly before him.
sMiss Henderson, I believe = said he,
handing her chair.
That is my name, SIR said she, still
standing.
'What can I do for you, Miss Hender.
son7' ..'
Mary started and looked up in surprise.
MY clerk intimated that you wished to
speak to me on some private business
What is its nature p
Mary sank into the chair.
This is remarkably strange T said the
young merchant, observing Mary's agitated
manner. Tell me, candidly, Miss Heuder-
son, if can be of any service to you p
you advertised in the Times this NOR
ming, that you had something to my advan-
tage to communicate, and requested me to
call at your Office
Idid |? said Mr.. Martin in tone Of be.
wilderment and surprise. .,..t.-" ~
Il do not know that the advertisement
was yours, personally said Mary, 'the name
of the firm was mentioned, entire s.'
Have you the paper with you7'
mo, sir ...'....
Here, Mr.. Alderman + said the merchant,
partially opening the door of the counting
room, and addressing one Of the clerks
'Step over TO Harrison's and request the
loan of the Times, few Moments Then,
resuming his seat, he said to Mary: 'Pos-
sibly the senior partners may know some
thing about the advertisement you speak of.
1, certainly, know nothing about it. Come
in, Mr.. Alderman !! Ah !! you have the pa
per, eh q! Thank youp .-.-c. V
The head clerk looked inquiringiy upon
Mary few moments, then upon Mr.. Mar.
tin; but failing to elicit the information he
sought, he quietly walked into the store.
lin what part Of the paper was the ad.
vertisement you speak Off asked Mr.. Mar
tin, running his eye down the first and
second pages.
Third page, sir, said Mary; 'and about
the middle of the fourth column
Third page let me see !-ah here it
is, sure enoughp
Mr.. Martin read the advertisement over
and over again then, suddenly starting
from his chair, and clasping his hands be-
hind him, be walked up and down the
counting room, in muoh agitation of spirits,
and with q oountenanoe expressive of in
tense indignation and displeasure.
Il understand it now, very WE'LL p be said,
resuming bis seat, with sigh. you have
been made the victim of heartless, afro.
cious imposition
sHow, sir?' asked poor Mary, looking
earnestly up into the face of the speaker
aud trembling in every limb.
You forget, Miss Henderson, that to-day
is the first day of April, and -
Poor Mary! this was more, much more
than she expected to be called upon to en-.
dure; and, as Mr.. Martin thus gave the
death blow to the hopes and expectations
begotten by the advertisement, she bowed
her head down upon her hands, and burst
into tears.
Mr. STRICKLAND, at this moment, walked
into the Office. In reply to his look of in.
quiry and surprise, Mr.. Martin pointed out
the advertisement in the paper before him,
and whispered few words in his ear.
so you came here to hear something
greatly to your advantage, eh p said the
old gentleman, throwing the paper upon
the floor and placing his hand gently upon
Mary's shoulder. WELL don't cry! you
shall hear something to your advantage in
spite of the person or persons who have
thus cruelty made an April fool of you
Mary looked timidly up. Mr.. Martin
was gone, and the benevolent, kind, happy |
old face of the, senior partner looked en-
down upon her.
your father is worthy old man and
finds it tolerably hard to get along in these
hard times. 1 have just been informed,
that, during the heavy gale on last
night, be lost bis boat and came very near
loosing his life also. Nay do not tremble
30. Himself and son are quite safe and
both at home by this time. Tell him for
me that be shall have his choice between
new boat, or the captainoy of fine river
steamer, which I expect to arrive to-mor-
row. s..
'Oh exclaimed Mary, looking grateful.
y up into his face, chow shall I ever be a.
Bile to thank you for this generosity?'
Don't attempt any such thing, child
said the old gentleman, making an inefect.
nal effort to conceal his emotion. d should
be grateful to you for the pleasure this
opportunity affords me of doing an act of
kindness to SO deserving a family. You
advertise for situation as teacher or gov
srness, believe. Never mind about re-
plying. I saw the advertisement myself.
Now, nearly opposite my residence is q
snug little cottage which is unoccupied at
present. Your family are welcome to it
for year or so, without rent. I have four
little grand children, whom wish you to
instruct in the rudiments of an English
education, and for which I will remunerate
you literally. They can either come over
10 you. or YOU can come over to them, an