Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-01-25
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tNe, indeed, Susan; I merely led him
to !understand, that I,did not like the dis
respectful manner in which he questioned
me about the Captain, he did not appear
satisfied, however, even after had very
ainly,i1timated my hnwillingness to- give
him any information on the subject, butbe.
gan talking about the unfeasonableness Of
mystery orsecfets between us. Now, not
seeing why there should not be mystery be-
tween Us, and not exactly vof his opinion
as to the propriety Of diyulging my secrets,
I plainly expressed my surprise, and can,
didly told that I did not either appreciate
or understand his remarks at all. he then
questioned me in regard to my feelings to.
wards Captain Bauikener. and his feelings
towards me. To be plain, Susan, he 40
tually asked me right ont, il the Csptait
loved me and if 4 reciprocated his-iove.'
sAnd you replied 10 the negative, o.
course said Susan.
No. indeed I answered-in the afirma.
tive, with qualification said Ellen. 4
sBut that was exceedingly improper, El,
lsn,' said Susan, in unfeigued amazement.
Bot how did you qualify Jour strange Ie.
plyr - !
tWhy, L told him that the love I felt
towards the Captain was no greater. than
what I felt for himself; that I loved a0 my
friends -. -. -: /.
sAh | that will do very well but was he
satisfied with that7' = @'5i
VERY far from it, said Ellen. tHe told
me that, that was not the kind Of love be
Was speaking about; that be could be sat
isfed with nothing but the undivided at:
feotionsof my whole heart. Then heatried
to tell me with what kind Of love he loved
me and, o, Susan !. this was so sudden, Sc
unexpected and 50 strange to hear him talk
in that way, that I could not bear even u
look upon him Then, after pause, she
continued: sIf had suspected such :
declaration, or, if, when declared, it had
been in calm, collected. and gentle words
perhaps the result would not have beer
quite as bad but, to start from his chair
80 suddenly, to pour upon my ear such
dellge Of passionate utterances, while bis
large dark eyes flashed upon me and his
frame trembled in; the intensity Of emotion
this was nore.thanI could endure, more
than I felt the circumstances of the case
justified ,asa e .ts ssssssSss
tPoor fellow!' said Susan, with q Sigh
His jealousy Of Captain Faulkener wa
the cause Of his earnest manner his feal
of losing you distracted him -
But why didn'the sit quietly beside me,
as you are now doing, and talk the matter
quietly oyar2 did not know that he loved
ing, g,rnfe-vuvevrr7HgxrH naU eh0sef
any particular time to speak TO- me: on the
subject; and beside all this, I thought paps
should have been consulted before sny young
gentleman would even be allowed private
interview with me '7
Very wisely argued, dear Eilen, said
Susan, thoughtfulIy looking down upon the
floor, very wisely, indeed. We are all te
blame far more than yourself, for what hat
taken place and while IScannot but agree
with you, that Mr.. Williams has acted very
ipjudiciously indeed, and has manifested ar
unbecomipg want of even ordinary disore
ton, still I am disposed to make every al.
.lowance for his haste and want Of tact, when
think of the positive wrong and injustice
done yon both by your too ipdulgent father.
in allowing and even encouraging an intl'
macy which has resulted so fatally, at leasi
to Mr.. Williams. But, dear Ellen, are you
quite sure that your conscience Is clear il
this matter 2-quite sure, that you have
not, Intentionally, BY word or act, encour
aged him to believe that his love was recip
rocated in any measure whateverp
,sNeyer, never, never ); replied Ellen. q
was not even conscious of his love, never
for moment give him the slightest en-
couragement to believe me 10 any way In
terested in him, save as very dear friend,
to whom owed my very life. This, be
knew very well, nor do I believe he would
have spoken to me. on. the subject at all,
had not my familiarity with Captain Fanlk-
ener, which he misunderstood, attracted his
attention and excited bis Jealousy
sVefy we'll, said Susan, 'but to return to
your last interview with poor Edwin vii.
liams, did you positively reject bis oferp
sAs I said before, replied Ellen, che made
me no formal offer at all, but in wild,
;boisterous and almost dramatic manner, de.
,cIared his love and alteration in language
the most extravagant and idolatrous. To
him, / was more than life, more than for
tuue and friends, home and country; more
than honor, fame. reputation and glory
Without me heaven we're he'll, and insthe
CONSEQUENCES of my love, evenlthe regions
Of despair would grow radiant with untold
glory and would re echo with his shouts Of
triumph. Ny image haunted him, looked
upon him. from his ledger, from the page
Of inspiration, and stood between him and
his God, even wilhelm prayer
Shocking 7 exclaimed Susan. z
Shocking, indeedl So shocking that
actually feared to look upon him; and with
averted eye and trembling heart, I told him
it was wrong and sinful and that I felt moth
ing, and knew nothing of such love. If
what be had so sinfully uttered, was an eD-
preston of his love for me, I deprecated
its existence, feared its consequences, and
could not reeiprocate his sentiments. All
this Itold him ~ 's5-4s ~ .,szs. :
sApd SO the interview endedP said Susan.
mo, indeed; for, after what Ltold him,
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