Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-05-02

=, MAY 3, 1867.
paper if the existence of Innis had quite dsap-
peared from his mind, when servant respectfully
announced supper, and thus terminated the inter-
view. - ~"
The cheerful freside in Lady Brands chamber,
after supper, was a much more lively place than
the library, whittier Sir Rein had returned to
read his paper in state.
Honoria and her mother, hal, buried, like Innis,
in great easy chairs, listened with deep intent to
the account of Lord Ruthven's accident, and the
youth basked with serene happiness in the cordial
light Of the smiling eyes fixed upon his counten-
ance.
"Wer, Edmund" said Lady Brand, 'that was
very sad, but fortunately it is no worse. I have
known some terrible results from such accidents;
and Lord Ruthven had narrow escape. You
will make his acquaintance, no doubt, my dear, "
added the good lady, turning to Honoria, 'on your
visit to the capital this winter. Edmund will in
troduce him. ,...r
'''Are you certainly going to Williamsburg to
study?" asked Honoria, turning eagerly to the
youth.
"Yes, have made my arrangements with MIR.
Wythe, and shall 60 in January"
'That Will be very pleasant, was the simple re-
ply; and the bright look which the girl cast upon
the youth, was more eloquent than her words.
"You must certainly come over next week" she
added land stay. Ever so many girls will be here,
and we will have splendid froic We are going
to play games, and dance, and eat the dumb-cake,
and-tun night into day. Is not that sufficient
attraction, siir2',,
'sQuite sufficient" was his smiling reply to the
gaily uttered words, ''and if I can make my ar-
shall certainly come "
Your arrangements can certainly be made !"
was the laughing reply.
'tAnd we shall certainly expect you, Edmund, +"
said Lady Brand. "You must stay for week"
swell, Aunt Ellen" returned the youth, using
the afectonate mode of address habitual with him,
"I shall certainly make every effort. and doubt
not, that will find it convenient as people gen.
orally do, when they wish anything. The result
Of eating the dumb-cake must afford good deal
Of amusement, and shall try and be present"
As our history will show, the result of eating
the dumb-cake" was not amusing ;" and from the
moment when it touched the lips of Honoria, the
tragedy was to commence
The conversation continued for an hour or two
longer, and then Lady Brand suggested that the
youth had better retire and rest, after his journey
He accordingly bade the eladics good night, and was
soon sleeping soundly
H.. ... .. VIII. , ....
POOR GENTLEMAN.
On the next morning Edmund Innis mounted
his horse, and set out for his home beyond the
western mountain. ......
Three hours riding brought him in sight Of the
small rude mansion, planted in cash of the hills,
md overshadowed by naughty pines An old SER
want with grey hair and in ragged clothes, but
retaining an unmistakable dignity as of one who
had seen better days, came to take his horse and
salute his master with great affection and, sur
ounded by several hounds, who evidently wefcom-
ID luis return, the youth entered the small dwelling
md threw himself upon couch before>the cheer
Jul fire. 80. ..........
He is gallant looking cavalier as he thus lies
nusing His statue is above the medium height,
md his slender limbs are gracefully and nervousy
moulded His countenance is thoughtful, but not
destitute of grave sweetness. The eye is proud
ind clear, with look Of open sincerity which is
very winning .'.........
Edmund Innis was the only son, as we have said,
# the elder of the two nieces Of old Colonel Sea-
on. This lady's marriage had been an unhappy
from any want of congeniality with her
husband, who was the kndest and most honorable
# men, but from his thoughtless extravaganza and
litter want of management. The result of these
lefects speedily appeared. The estate of Mr.. In
lis was dissipated, and some years afterwards be
lied. His wife soon followed him, and Edmund
vas left an orphan at the age Of eighteen, with
carcely resources sufficient to supply him with
laily bread. The youth had, however, received a
collegiate education at ''Wiliam and Mary and
lad managed to retain from the bulk of his father
state, small tract of land beyond the Blue Ridge,
ghich yielded him and two or three old servants,
scanty support. ..i.."
The life which the young man led in the remote
mountain dwelling, was not an unhappy one-but
It times he was terribly lonely. A great portion
# his time was spent in hunting, of which he was
fond-but the pursuit of game could
lot fill the longings Of character like that of the
'outh. To great gravity, calmness and serenity Of
manner, he united warm sympathies and feelings,
md when at evening he returned, latter long
lays hunt, to his lonely cabin, to find no compan-
ons except his books, the silence and isolation
pressed painfully upon his heart. At times, an
repressible longing would invade his bosom to
,aze upon friendly faces and hear kindly voices
Then he would mount his thoroughbred, almost
he sole luxury which he had managed to retain,
md crossing the mountain pathway, bend his way
o Haddon. Here he found what he craved-
omething more than the wild charm of the pine
lad hills, the chase of the deer and the well-won
,olumes in his scanty library. AtHaddon, every
hing seemed to welcome him. Sir Rein, it is
rue, would receive him with q frigid courtesy
which repelled all familiar advances but with Lady
Brand and her daughter, it was very different
The worthy dame loved the youth with the tender
st affection. He was of her own blood, and he
vas poor and lonely. Did woman ever fail to re-
ognize such claims to her love?
Lady Brand thus welcomed him, more like one
f her own children than a mere cousin; and
Ionoria was not backward in giving evidence Of
Ter own feelings. Il
They had been raised together. They had
haired every thought emotion and sentiment
rom childhood, and this long association with the
,roud, lonely youth, had made him more to her
,ow than al the world He had never uttered q