Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-02-28

the influence which you possess, in my favor. You
could, no doubt, think of arguments likely to Welgf
with her..
'sBy Jove, 50 l will. "
'aThen, sir, in order to give you more tavora
bic opportunity, I will 90 out and take a shor
walk"
cay let it be short then, as it may be well for yor
Ito be present yourself, as soon after have see1
her as possible, and while what have said Is still
fresh in her remembrance.
ssMy dear sir, I shall feel deeply indebted tt
you," said the willy Major, ''and believe me, moi
the least of the inducements which have in seek
ing this marriage is that of allying myself withyor
for whom I feel so deep degree Of reverence anc
respect, and if the affair is satisfactorily conducted
trust you will still retain the management Of the
estate, which your experience will enable you to dc
to so much greater advantage than l could. y
This was very adroit on the part Of Major Am
ory, any enlisted Mr. Westvelt much more strong
lly in his favor than before Now, not only poiti
cal sympathy, but pecuniary motives urged him u
foster and encourage the suit Of one lover and tt
frown upon that of the other.
'I trust you, Major Amory," said he, land you
may rely upon my using the whole extent OF my
influence"
sThank you again, sir shall await your re
port with the deepest anxiety"
'Don't be despondent; Elinor will not dare tt
disobey me-. She shall be your wife within the
week unless I greatly overrate my influence
Major Amory's eyes sparkled with exultation
and he grasped the hand Of Mr.. Westvelt.
''You have anticipated my request sir. This at
tachment to the rebel Yankee seriously alarms me,
and am convinced that the only way to put an
end to the matter is to make her legally mine"
"I doubt not this will be the best course, though
it seems to me you are too apprehensive OF danger
from this quarter. Out of sight, out of mind, you
know"
$50 it is said, but don't believe it Moreover
are you certain that they do not have interviews r
'How can they p inquired Mr.. Westvelt, with
surprise. "He is in the American camp, at White
plains.
Son the contrary, sir, I have every reason te
believe he is nthis neighborhood."
SIN this neighborhood" !"
"Not only that. I have certain information that
he has had an interview with Miss Westvelt, with
in two days"
Good Heavens! Can this be possible? Are
you sure that you have not been misinformed?'
"My information is most positive, sir. There car
be no possibility of a mistake
''But from whom does it proceed? ?? asked Mr.
Westvelt perplexed Chow could all this happer
without my knowledge. At what part Of the day
did this happen?'
''Do you recollect Miss Westvelt's declining te
ride out with me in the morningT
eyes, she said that she had headache. "
sThat headache, however, did not prevent hel
keeping an appointment with the rebel Yankee at
ten o clock. "
"And where did this interview take place? ?"
sNear the old cabin, some half mile from the
house"
'The shameless girl How dare she do this II
defiance of my authority! wilinstantly summon
and tax her with it.
"Stay," exclaimed Major Amory, in alarm, ID
not, beg of you, beprecipitate. For my sake de
lay"
eBut to what purpose?" demanded Mr.. West
velt.
'Your niece, if too harshly reproved would as
sumo an attitude of defiance. She is girl OF spir
i it."
ssWould you counsel me to coax and wheedlt
her into compliance?" asked Mr.. Westvelt, hal
disposed to be angry with Major Amory himself
'I would first resort to persuasion, and II tina
fails"
Majory Amory hesitated.
ssWen, if that fails, said Mr.. Westvelt, impa
tiently--,
IT was about to say, sir, that in that case have
an argument which think will be calculated, a
least, to produce an impression upon her mind.
"And what is that?" asked Mr.. Westvelt, ca
gerly.
II will tell you sir.
Major Amory approached Mr.. Westvelt ant
first looking cautiously round to see that there wa
no one near likely to profit by what he was abou
to say, remarked, ''This Yankee lover of hers il
in my power"
SIN your power? Is it possible" exclaimed
Mr.. Westvelt, eagerly.
"But how did it happen p
briefly, sir, became aware of the approach
ing interview, and bymy directions, after it closed
the fellow was seized, and is at this moment il
close confinement You will readily understand
that when Miss Wesvelt comes to know this sh
will scarcely goad me on to employ this power.
"Capital, capital!'' exclaimed Mr.. Westvelt
''I always hated the fellow. will at once speal
with Einor"
"But not word of this matter .. present, /
you please"
Mr.. Westvelt rang the bell, and requested tn
servant to inform our heroine that he wished II
see her.