Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-03-28
CHAPTER V.

II VOW, III never ride behind those wild steeds
of yours again, Will never aoas so frightened :
it all seems like hideous dream. I donot remem-
ber anything after the shock that threw Perle and
I out into the snow" So exclaimed Daisy, the
evening of the disaster, as the three were assem-
bled around glowing fre-languidly reclining in
easy chairs-the very picture of comfort and ele.
gance combined
"OverlooEng your fright, and the bruises, Dali
sy, I am thankful indeed there was no serious
harm done, to you, or my little darling here. Oh!
I dread to think what might have been," and he
grasped Perle's hand convulsively.
Gas it is, I am in hopes our sleigh ride, which
might have been terrible in its results, will end
most happily"
II may have been dreaming, but did you not
say something about somebody being vastly i'm
proved by his travels2 Ofwhom were you speak
ing?"
."Why of the young gentleman who picked you
mp, to be sure )" and he glanced mischievousy at
Pere.
''Pshaw, Will why can't you answer my ques.
ton candidly, without so much nonsense?
"Nonsense, indeed Why Perle can tell you,
there never was a more matter-of-fact, sensible
man, and to crown all, there neuer aoas better
husband in the world, than am Is it not so. lit
tie wi6e?" Perle glanced proudly and conGdingly
up into those eyes, dearer than all others on earth
to her, then said to Daisy,
IT wish you dear, may be so fortunate in gain,
ing treasure as I have BEEN"
'I do sometimes envy you your great happiness,
though I can blame no one but myself, that l am
not equally so" and she sighed deeply.
"Yes Daisy, it was-as the ladies say-a di'
vinely handsome man who rescued you. I, Of
course, thanked him abundanty, and invited him
to call this evening"
s'I shall be glad to know, and thank him in per.
son for his services" answered Daisy languidly
So her mind went wandering. She was reveling
in "the light of other days" Where was be, the
noble and true, who had poured out wealth Of
love at her feet, which she had cruelty cast from
her? All, how bitterly did she now reproach her.
self for her thoughtlessnsss Twill 1 never see
him more ?' was the one thought, that constantly
paced the gloomy corridors of her soul. do not
even know where he is, and in his travels he must
surely forget me, seeing so many that are far more
beautiful and fascinating than I am" Such was
the tenor of her thoughts She is interrupted by
distant tinkle of the door bell. She looks up,
and for the first time sees that her friends have
left her alone. No wonder they must think me
very stupid companion" she murmurs.
The door opens, some one approaches, she
glances up, and so great is her astonishment, she
cannot move or speak. She seems bound by some
strange spell. Some one takes her unresisting
hand, he speaks and notuntil she hears that voice,
does she arouse herself
"Miss Leitner, will you not speak to me2 Have
YOU no word of welcome for the returned wander
er? 1t is Paul Chisholm, who speaksl'
"Is it indeed you, my friend? Why we thought
you had forsaken us for good and all, we had not
heard of you in so long time" She tried to
speak lightly, but succeeded badly.
Seating himself beside her, Paul continued :