Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-05-16

IT thank you for your promptness, Mr.. Innis,


he said, recovering his grand air, though it evi
dently cost him great effort; "come in, sir, and
we will speak of the strange event referred to. "
The young man bowed with gloomy courtesy
and entered the apartment. As he did so, he
heard a low sob, and this sob proceeded from Lady
Brand, who sat holding the hand of Honoria, on 8
sofa by the fire.
Innis Intercepted with a rapid glance, full o.
pain and wonder, the countenance of the two Ia.
dies, who were both weeping; but this glance only
increased their emotion, and Lady Brands face
disappeared behind her handkerchief Before the
young nah could advance or speak, Sir Rein,
with his old formal air of stiff poteness, and set
Ting his chin in his white neckcloth, opened the
interview.
"You witness the result of the business before
us, Mr.. Innis," he said, pointing to seat which
the young man took in silence.
II await your explanation, sir, was the reply
IT confess that this spectacle fills me with wonder
Naturally, sir"
"What is the occasion of Aunt Ellens grief sil
-and-Honorias?"
ut is not grief" said Sir Rein, with some stiff
ness. =.
'sWhat then in heavens name p
"Mere agitation, sir-mere agitation !''
And Sir Rezin's voice became suddenly tremu
lous, as he gazed upon his daughter.
"But the cause of this agitation the cause
sirl" exclaimed Innis, who found himself yielding
to o vague excitement, his bosom oppressed by
an iron load, as his eyes were fixed upon the pale
faced girl. s.
1.-THE reply is simple, SIR" said the baronet
endeavoring vainly to recover his habitual sefpos
session "you are the owner of the estate of Had
don |" .-.. ... ..-~.'
IT |" exclaimed Innis, turning suddenly and fa
cling the speaker, ~ the owner Of Haddon"
eyes, sir-and it will be surrendered to. you
at the earliest moment compatible with the com
fort and convenience of my family 5'.'
Innis made no reply; his eyes were rivetted up
on the gloomy face of the baronet with incredu
lous surprise. 80"
IT shall be compelled to trespass upon you
property, SIR, continued the baronet in an agta
ted voice. 'unti can collect my slender resources
and find somewhere shelter for my wife anG
daughter Il mean dwelling g-do not dream, sir
that I design practicing upon your magnanimity
T doubt not that by combining my scattered re
sources, I can afford my family IN honorable sup
port for the remainder Of their lives --' ,...
SIN heavens name, do not prolong this preface
r!'' exclaimed Innis, mastered by excitement
and rising from his seat; ''do you not see, sir
that T am overwhelmed, confounded, by this an
nouncement that am utterly astounded by youl
L. - 49, al
this ~" .... .
ssIt is easily explained!' muttered Sir Rein
with o contracted brow. ...
'oThen explain, srl Explain! Good heavens
Am I to be told of your intention to seek for @
shelter for my Aunt Ellen and Honoria = that
you will leave my property as you say, as soon as
possible! If you do not wish me to lose my reason
explain this mystery" .... ..... ......
'sI will do so sir" was the baronet's reply
"a few words only will be necessary, and beg you
to pardon the apparent trihing Of which have
been guilty As you see, sir, I AN greatly moved
Il thought that nothing could thus agitate me =
but the thought that Ellen en-1ady Brand = and
Honoria pray pardon me, sir will cease with
this, and put you speedily in possession of the
facts"
As Sir Rezin spoke, the wheels of chariot
were heard at the door, the knocker rose and fell
and servant announced Lord Ruthven.
1T is vel" muttered the. baronet with a bitter
smile; ''the family party is now complete, and
one explanation will do for all ~
As the words were uttered, the door Of the
drawing room opened, and Lord Ruthvcn who had
thrown off his furred wrapping entered the a.
partment and saluted its occupants with low and
courtly inclination. 1885,
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