Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-02-07
gu Original 9onrelette.
Written for the Yorkville Enquirer.
EIINOR WESTVELT;
OR,
The Tory's Niece.
A STORY OF THE REVOLUTION OF l776
BY CAROLINE F. PRESTON.
CHAPTER w.
A FAIR REBEL.

CHAPTER w. /
FAIR REBEL.
Muttering maledictions upon what ne termed the
impertinence of the Yankee rebel, Major Amory
forcibly repressed his indignation, and made his
way to the front door.
In answer to his summons servant came TO the
door, who received his name, and ushered hum into
the large drawing room which, after the fashion OF
that day, was perfectly square, and very low-stud
ded Major Amory took seat, and looked about
him with some interest What he saw produced
upon him favorable impression, for it confirmed
what he had heard in New York, that Elnor was
O wealthy heiress. This the Engishman consider
ed very desirable qualification in wife partlcu-
larly. in his circumstances, since, though OF fam
ilv of some distinction, he himself was but
vounger son, and must be content to see the tam-
" estate 60 to his older brother. He thought, too
with Justice, that Elinor accomplishments, united
with her remarkable beauty, would lend grace to
any position which she might be called upon to oc-
cupy. He had come hither purposely to renew the
acquaintance formed in New York, and hoped du-
ring the three days absence which had been granted
him, so to advance matters as to secure promise
from Elinor to wed him at some future time he
felt toleraby sure of her uncles consent, as Mr.
Westyelt had on all occasions been particularly
gracious to him. and in fact had extended to him,
in pressing terms, the invitation Of which ne now
availed himself
Taking all things into consideration, Major Am
orv felt not little sanguine Of success, and con-
sidered his prospects exceedingly hatterlng In
fact he had no small share of personal vanity. In
illustration of this while waiting for some one to
descend, he could not resist the temptation OF r.
sing and taking position before the mirror, where
with no little complacency, he arranged his hair
and whiskers Indeed, he was so intent upon TINS,
that he did not hear slight football IN the hall
without, and Elinor stood in the room before ne
was aware.
A slight smile, instantly dismissed, rested upon
the face of our heroine, as she intlmated her pres
ence, BY saying 'My uncle is not at home, just at
present, Major Amory Until he returns you
must accept me as an unworthy substitute
The Englishman colored when he perceived IN
what predicament he had been caught. Hecould
think of nothing to say in explanation but answer
ed EInors words by saying Indeed, Miss Eli
nor much as value your unces society, can
hardly regret loss which is so well supplied.
II see you have brought with you, your city
habits" said Einor, smiling composedly, not at all
embarrassed by such thread-bare compliment
'To what do you refer?'
sTo the Aattery for which you seem to think
that we, of the weaker sex, have so great a taste
'Flattery is simply truth, when it is so we'll de-
served said Major Amory, and he was quite SIN
cere in what he said
L
"I can only reply that the truth is not to be spo'
ken at all times" said Elnor. but what news
from New York?' ,.
sEIndeed, there was none whatever, when LETT.
Sir Henry gave little party Tuesday evening, but
so many faces that we are wont to look tor were
missing that it was but dull after all. Have you
ever attended party at the General Z
II have not" said Einor.
''Surely he did not fail to invite you. remem-
Der now, never having met you there, and not be-
ing able to account for it.
TT was not for the lack of an invitation, said
Elnior shortly.
''What then"
s'Briehy then, you may, or may not be aware
that my unce's political sentiments and my own &c
not at all harmonize. By attending an entertain
ment given by the commander-in-chlet OF the Brlt'
ish forces, should feel that was sanctonlng the
course which he is pursuing against my country
I. therefore, preferred to absentmysef altogether
Surely said Major Amory, witha little disdal1
visible in his tone, 'syou cannot sympathize witt
the horde of undiscipined ragamufins who have
consorted together, for rebelhous purposes unoe'
the command of Mr. George Washington.
The sighting manner in which the Engllshmar
spoke of the army to which her lover belonged, ex
cited Elinor's pique.
She answered coldly.
singular as it may seem to you, Major Amory
I do sympathize most warmly with General Wash
ipgton. (she emphasized the title which Major Am
ory had purposely omitted, and the brave men un
der his command, who have sacrificed so much to-
love of their country As to their being ragamut
fins, that is their misfortune, and only enhancesth
value of their patriotic services. If were man
hope should have the spirit and manllness II
enlist upon the same side.
Il am very thankful that you are not then, sal'
Major Amory, for it would make the duty
fighting on the opposite side, to me, at least aver
disagreeabe one.
This was what Major Amory said. What hi
thought was somewhat different. His reflections
were somewhat as follows: 'If ever this proud lit
tie beauty becomes my wife, will cure her OF he
rebellious proclivities 1 hope her sympathy TO
the rebels is not prompted by warmer sentimen
for any one of their number.
This last consideration, however, did not mate
rally trouble Major Amory. he could not con
ceive it possible for any woman in her right senses
to prefer an ill-fed and poorly paid ragamuthn-so
der or even officer, There was little difference Il
the situation of the two, so far as fare VENT to
handsome and gentlemanly officer there he mean
HIMSELF in the King service
"No," he mentally decided, ''she is not In carr