Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-10-10
z. OCTOBER 10, 1867.

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"Annie, go up stairs, this moment and quiet
Katie" said her father, sternly. Annie slowly
and poutingy arose.
'T will go, father; will be back before Annie
gets to the door," said jamie, spinging past her
sister. Annie, much relieved, resumed her seat
In few moments Katies crying ceased and Ja-
ME returned. "She is quiet now, papa; she only
wanted to say good night to mamma, but 1 told
her mother had sent it by me- and that she would
be up herself directly. She dropped asleep al
most immediately" said jamie, as she stood by
her fathers side and stroked his hair.
Involuntarily, his arm was thrown around her !;
she drew his head towards her and rested it on her
shoulder as she stopped by his side. every tired
tonight, papa2" said she, kissing him gently.
"No daughter, not more 50 than usual, said
he, sadly
.Papa," jamie whispered, after caressing him
sometime in silence, "Are you going to give me
my piano?" He did not answer.
''Please, papa" said she, coaxingly.
IT can't, jamie, !" he replied, little impatienty.
'Whyl SalQ jane, perSeVerlnSy.
''I can't afford it; that is why" said he.
"Come, papa, don't be stingy you are not going
to refuse your pet, said jamie, with another kiss
Don't be 80 persevering, JAMIE" he replied,
pushing her away impatiently. II tell you, you
can't have it.
(which means won't, I suppose, said jamie,
pertly, as she moved away. "Well, shall put on
q calico dress and check apron in the morning,
and go round to Mary Simpsons and tell her my
papa is fuctuating between retrenchment and fail
u1e; and as she is Scylla and Charybdis to me, L
prefer to shun the danger by anticipation, and take
John hint to improve my capacity as school-marm,
and beg that, for the sake of lang syne, she will
patronize me.
"Hush jamie, said Mrs. Carter reproachfully.
"Whyfor hush, mamma" said jamie, in mock
ing surprise. 'There's our eldest, she can give
lessons on the harp, guitar, ETC., to parcel OF
stupid children, whom, Of course, it will be plea
sure to teach Just imagine the impersonation
Of dignity listening to all the variations of the
gamut in do ra, me, ia, uttered in the most ex-
cluciating tones, discordant enough to raise the
shades of all the composers ante-deuvian, and post
deluvian; and while engaged with her charming
Glass; enter the fastidious Stephen HUNTER witness
the gaze the shudder, the shrinking of our mod
ern Chesterfield Look at our type de la grace ct
de la beaute uoicii consn,eje me la represente-'
''Sience jamie, said Mr.. Carter's stern voice.
Margaret sat in perfect indifference. jamie
laughed and sang, IF nae body cares for me"
II wish I was mute, then it would not be
hush jamie, silence jamie, be quiet jamie, all
the day long. Annie what strange freak made
you the mute, instead of your demure sister ia
ME ?" said jamie mischievousy.
Because it was necessary to have one sensible
one in the family, I suppose, replied Annie.
"Mirabile ductu as John would say" said ia
ME, opening her brown eyes to their fullest. "A
resurrection of the bones Wisdom will die with
you, surely. Well, Annie, We know,
"AIhough You have much wit,
You're verv shy OF usngit;
As being loath to wear It out,
And, therefore, bear It not about;"
'Besides, we know, you do speak Greek, as
naturally as pigs do squeak. And Latin
"Janie, for heavens sake, don't improvise on
your quotations. Hudibras would not recognize
himself" said Margaret, imperiously
''Think not? How's this then, Maggie|'
IA goose justice and rocks, committee men and trustees"
"Janie !" said Mrs. Carter, laughing in spite Of
herself, at Janies irresistably ludicrous manner.
Margaret looked smile, as near as she generally
approached to anything like laughter; but just at
this moment, full, rich, manly voice was heard in
the parlor, singing from Mozart's Don Goavoni,
"Vedrai Carino, Sc SCI buonino-." The voice
was delicious baritone, mellow and flexible.
'Listen, Maggie" whispered jamie.
.sThrlllng and healngover thee stealing,
Exquisite feeling, meant but for thee"
Margaret naughty face gave no sign Of needing,
as turning slowly towards her father, she said, "Do
understand that it is impossible for me to pro-
cure Parker's library? would give up the paint
ings if could secure the books.
An expression of pain crossed MIR. Carter s
face
1T is, Margaret; cannot get it..
Her brow contracted.
eff had not compromised myself by speaking
of the probability of getting it" She hesitated.
II cannot help it, Margaret; once tor all, it Is
impossible" said he, impatiently.
''She stoops to conquer" whispered jamie.
eff it will be all the same to you, my dear, let
Margaret get it, and will do without the carriage
and horses you spoke of getting me, i" said Mrs.
Carter. "Our old carriage is not so bad, and with
little fitting up, it will look well for couple OF
years"
Gas usual" your comforts sacrificed to the chill
drens luxuries. Twill consent to no such thing,
replied Mr.. Carter.
"And I wish it understood that l would not
either" said Margaret haughtiy, as she LETT the
room.
'Indeed, my dear, do not really care for the
carriage and Margaret, you know takes such
pride in her library"
'Say no more about it, interrupted MIR. Car
ter. sI doubt if will be able to get the carriage
either" -.
"Why, papa, it is the only thing I care for,
said Annie fretfully ut is the one pleasure that
have, to drive out in the evening with mother. "
"You must expect your pleasures to be more
circumscribed now, Annie, said MIR. Garter rising
hastily and leaving the room. After few mo
ments the front door was opened and shut quietly.
SIS it possible father has gone out?' said ia
ME ''he never leaves home at night
"I am afraid your father is not well, said Mrs.
Carter uneasiy; ''he has not been like himself for
some time"
"Pshaw, mother, father is well enough just a
crick in the machinery of business, which little
oil will bring out" said jamie hopefully.
eyes, jamie. but if the oil should be lacking, "
replied Mrs Garter.