Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-02-21

eyes, I shall make an example of the young
poacher. I've had enough of this sort of<hing.--I
What name did you say, boy?' he demanded,
looking contemptuousy at Harry. g.. ;,
sRob Granger" was the hesitating reply. And
what look of indignation was leyelled at him by
every boy in the school, while Robert himself stood
up boldly, and confronted the angry Squire:
"Hey-what? Who are you, sirF And ne
started back as ifin surprise ut cannot be you,
surely! Who are you, boyT'
Robert Glen Granger, sir.
At this, the Squire looked still more surprised
but he soon resumed his former angry manner, as
Rob said-,sI am very sorry, sir. did not intend
to trespass"
"Didn't mean to That story wont do for me,
sir. intend to prosecute you. Dye hearC
prosecute YOU" And then he stood and looked at
DOOR trembling Rob, whose dark eyes cleaned
proudly, nevertheless, as he said
IT hope sir you don't think meant to steal.
The Squire thought within himsef-.'There' s
stuff in that boy, whoever he is" he saId-
''What business had you on my grounds, arf-
Didn't you see the sign put there on purpose , 70
keep all such young you out OF saSbad
then Their look seemed to move the Squire
strangely, for he said, as he turned away
'There, there sit down. You may come to the
Hall after school this afternoon I'll talk to you
then" :,
0It's as well to frighten him bit, heremarked
to the master, in low tone. THE lad looks hon
est enough. Where did he gethis middle name u,
Then, without waiting for an answer he called d to
his dog, and went away, saying to hlmseH-'Glen,
and Granger. Strange he should have both names"
When Bob went home from school, he told his
aunts how Squire Slowman had come to see the
L dali hNrT IF
Guiding the history of HaEys meanness ,",Why,
1 do believe even Squire Slowman despised him"
said he. "Oh, Aunt Alice I wish you could go
with me to the Hall. "
'Iwin," she answered, quietly; and Aunt Anna
who had been quite excited by the story, said,
''Do 50, Alice. This affair may not end so badly
after ALL ;"
When they arrived at the Hail. they were shown
into the library, where, as those were chilly autumn
days, cheerful fire was burning. On the soft rug
before it, slept the pet yointer greatly enjoying
his nap, apparently. And well he might tor with
her curly head resting loving on his smooth neck
prettier picture one need not wish to see Rob al
most forgot his trouble as he looked, while Aunt
Alice said, softly-"How sweety yshe sleeps y when
in came the Squire.
$50 you re here, are you? But who's this? l
beg your pardon, Madam. Did you come with the
"How polite he is, all of a sudden p thought
Rob, as his aunt introduced herslf, with some en-
barrassment. And then he was so taken up with
the pretty picture by the fire. that he did not notice
how his aunt and the Squire went Otto the other
end OF the room, and talked by the deep, or!el wn
aunt aunt saw, in an agitated voice-aYou will forgive
| her-forgiye them both, now that they are dead,
sir; know you will" And still more by the
Suuire's answer, uttered in such broken tones
''She was my favorite child. Poor Kate Poor
Kate!" And then he turned almost fercely upon
| her
"Why did you keep it from me2 How could
you dare to keep her son so long in Ignorance OF
"You forget, sir" said Aunt Alice, with digni-
ty, "that it was you who cast her off and there
fore, disowned her child
BE was silent, while Rob looked on, eyes dila-
ted, ears strained to catch more of these strange
utterances
cat least, sir, you forgive Robert his uninten,-
tional tresspass on your grounds, said Aunt A.
ice, with gentle sarcasm You see, she was fol-
lowing up the ground she had gained.
MADAM Miss Grangerr'
She started in alright at her own boldness.- -
pardon me, sir He is my nephew, you know y
"And my grandson. said he had an honest
face"
Then, just as the lovely child awoke, and turned
upon them her serious blue eyes, opened wide with
astonishment, the Squire called out, in talterng
-"Robert, come here"
| The bow obeyed looking with sudden confidence
in the face that had softened 50 strangely.
''Did you hear what we said?'
"Not all of it, sir.
"How much?'
"Nothing that I could understand, sir.
"Do you know who you are!
s'Yes, sir. I'm an orphan but have good
uncle, and two DEAR kind aunts. J."
'And grandfather, and aunts and cousins IN
abundance. Here, Puss come and kiss your
cousin" said he to the little maiden, who came,
with shy dignity, and offered her cheek. 1t was
kissed very bashfully indeed by the blushing hob:
GIVE never seen this cousin before, grandpa,
said the soft, childish voice.
"But you'll see him often enough now, II war
rant. There go and tell mamma and the aunties-
Oracle" :,
sit's very strange" said Rob, as he felt himself
embraced by the terrible Squire. -,
"Will you ever rtrespass again, you youngrogu
asked the voice so lately heard in angry threats,
while the memory Of the child he had cast off in
anger and pride because she dared to cleaye to an
honorable love, which he forbade, because he con-
sidered it beneath her, filed his eyes with tears.
Great was the joy of good Aunt Anna when the
two returned, accompanied by the Squire, who,
never having had son, was so glad to lind In his
daughters child an heir to the broad domain that
has descended to him from long line Of ancestors
And great was the astonishment OF the towns,
folk, as you may amagine. To the proud ladies OF
the Hall, it was rather blow, at first; but they
soon took kindly to their sisters child, and even
condeseended to visit the maiden aunts, and were
astonished to find that the Grangers were not so
low family as they had imagined.
Thus, you see, Bob's rifle was fortunate pos,
session. after all but would not advise any Of
my young friends to go and do likewise; for the
results I have attempted to describe are by no
means in the common run, as Harry White and
Tom French found to their sorrow. They were
discovered climbing the fence Of Squire Slowman'
finest apple orchard the very next summer, and on
ly escaped with sound thrashing from the game
Keeper who let them off for the sake OF his young
master, Robert Granger no longer for he had taken
his grandfather $ name. =.
As for the partridge, dare say if you visit good
Aunt Alice, who still lives, she will show it to you,
we'll preserved in fine case Of mahogany and
glass.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
| York District.
WHEREAS. THOMAS E. HARPER has ap-
w piled to me for Letters of Administration,
on all and singular the goods and chattels, rights
and credits Of ELEANOR HARPER, late OF tne
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