Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-05

flee of groomsman for him, but shall not do il
| if 7 can help il" said Dunbar.
Mrs Carter, too well bred to ask reason 70,
this refusal, still looked her astonishment and ve1
alton at this unkind and unreasonable caprice
Dunbar smiled, and answering the look replied,
Because, my dear madam, I am myself anxious
to represent the character of groom, and if you will
grant me your influence I think I shall be able to
do So"
II do not understand you" said Mrs. Carter
falteringly.
II shall not long be 30 enigmatical 1t was for
this desired to gee you this morning. love your
daughter, jamie, and want to make her my wife.
Have I your appreciation
Never was the firm voice prouder as erected to
his regal height, he supplicated in the tones Of
|conquerer.
"Janie, little jamie ?" said Mr. Carter, perfectly
astonished that his playful pet could have capti-
waited this stern proud man. --.ss----
"Yes, little jamie, and the proud tones became
unconsciously tender. 1.-THE only woman whom l
have ever seen, that would wish to stand in the
relation of wife to me. The only woman who has
ever been able to approach me, cold and stern and
proud, as too often am. In my cheerful hours
she was always ready to enhance that cheerfuness,
and her merry humor won me almost to gaiety. If
I was cold and stern and repelling to oil others,
she never feared me, but won out Of myself, would
make me participant in her cheerfulness. No
phase of my character ever intimidated her, and
could she have seen the innermost cell of my heart,
she could not, more truthfully and fully have an
swered its need"
'Have you spoken to her of this2" asked Mr..
Carter.
"Not positively; but jamie is too perceptive not
to understand that she is very dear to me, replied
Dunbar.
"But like all lovers, suppose you hope," said
Mr. Carter.
Dunbar smiled his radiant smile.
Have I your sanction in urging the hope to as,
surance?"
Mr.. Carter grasped him warmly by the hand.
''I know of no man to whom could surrender
my child more unreservedly. Win her if you can,
and God bless you.'
"Mrs. Carter, you also will bid me God speed in
this?" said Dunbar
Her eyes filed with tears.
81 believe you are one Of the very few who could
make jamie happy. Where she loves, she brings
a wealth of affection have never seen equaled,
and believe you will be able to fathom its depths.
Guard my child, for she is peculiar treasure"
He kissed her hand.
"Even you, with all your mother-love, cannot
more deeply feel the, priceless value of the love
desire to possess. think understand the char
acter and will be able not only to meet, but an
ticipate all its need Let me tell her Of this, if you
please, and let me see her as soon as possible.
"How proud am of this" said Mr. Carter, as
he left the room.
"Apart from his wealth, which is immense his
position, which is the first in the state his talent
and moral rectitude which have never seen equal
ed; Dunbar has depth of tenderness, a womanly
sensibiity under that cold exterior, dignity and
strength which rises superior to all the petty vexa
tions of life and last and noblest christian prin-
cipe which will satisfy and strengthen JAMIE char
acter. I consider her most blessed, and l am
proud and happy"
"And thankful too, trust, my husband" said
Mrs Carter.
'oThere is no room in my heart for anything but
the deepest gratitude, that God has so blessed our
house."
'Here is mamma" cried the children, as she en-
tered the room. "Come here, mamma, and help
Katie and Bessie to decide whose children they
are to be when Maggie goes. They say they will be
JAMIE in the day, but Annie's at night, " cried
little Willie
"Janie," whispered Mrs. Carter, "there is some
thing in the parlor for youto see. Go now, daugh-
ter"
She kissed her quietly. jamie was not looking
very buoyant her eyes had the languor they al
ways wore in sadness. She answered by faint
smile, then walked softly down the passage.
She did not care for anything in the parlor.
Opening the door she mechanically walked across
the room.
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