Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-05-22

5. Y, MAY M 1861.
| only pfrt(with it from necessity" she urged
| As Vie Gewelerturned the ring with appa
rent carelessness in his fingers, the while his
eyes gloated over the flashing scintillations o
the gems, he nodded coolly and said
"May be, miss, but the stones are small
and theFsetting is old.fashioned"
"Forty dollars is a great price, miss, for al
oliiriDg like this. But as you say, you seem
to need the money" looking superciliously a
her attire-the faded shawl and the last years
hat-4and SO gave you q good offer at the
first"
"sayffty, sir. Really, can't'part With
for lessfhan fifty dollarsr said Ellen, in q
tone soearnestly pleading that any ear bul
the hardened one of a pawn.broker would
have melted to her appeal. ri.
"Really, miss, / can't think of it. Why,
it maybe dead loss on my hands, for all
know Nobody would buy an old-fashioned
ring like this this /; and, if twas ever worn.
the stones would have to be reset. I'll give
you the forty on it and no more"
Ellen aasented, though she had thought to
obtain q much greater sum on the gem, whose
value, she knew, far exceeded that set upon
it by The crafty jeweler. But she realized
that her necessity was his opportunity, so she
accepted his offer and received the money
which was counted out to her.
Butiere she took it she said
81 should like it understood that I am to
hGye the privilege of redeemiDg the ring, if
possible. My mother values it very highly
rom its associations as the gift frommy dear
father.a
"Certainly, miss, certainly; should be
glad to- have you redeem it 70 said the jeweler
blandIyshis keen, black eyes glittering over
his bargain, though all the while, he was re.
solved to sell it at the first opportunity of
making5a good bonus on the sum he had paid
on it. ~
Elennow turned to leave the shop, unno.
ticing that she was followed by handsome
young man who had stood-at show case in
the jewelers. store, and witnessed hcr'inter-
view with him.
Andsfortunate was it that she was thus the
recipient of this young mans notice. For as
Ellen Temple, absorbed in thoughts of her
recentfsale, was crossing the street at cor
ner below, she was startled midway on the
flag stones bya loud call from the throng
around her-and there, close upon her, with
their het, steaming breath almost on her
cheek, dashed two terrified horses, dragging
the FRAGMENTS of broken carriage and torn
harnesses.
She could not move. Her limbs seemed
paralysed, and with the warning cry of those
upon the sidewalk full in her ears, she would
have been trampled down by those fierce ami
mails but for the strong arms and courage Of
the young man who had followed her from
the jewelers., who g:asped her, drew her aside
with lightning rapidity, and thus saved her
from q Horrible DEATH f"
For alminute she felt deathly faint, but abe
soon revived and opened her eyes upon her
preserv&.s She endeavored to thank him, but
agitatiok khindered her words, and meantime,
quite gfoup had gathered around her.
{" Yon sre sinjured? (? You cannot walk !"
said thu goung man, anxiously.
Fed I can, and have received no hurt.
Let ne ieave tbs crowd:@,ff must go hon1NFat
once "she replied, earnestly.
81 must insist upon accompanying you,
then" said her rescuer, for you are still
trembling with fright 1t was narrow es-
cape, mss. But you are too weak to walk.
Which way do you go-down town? Then
we wiltake this car" and shortly he beck
oned the driver, and assisted her into one
that was passing.
"Oh. sir. how can ever thank you ?" ex
claimed the girl, after they were seated, q
shudder passing over her frame at the rcali-
zation Il her danger. I" But for your cour.
age / slould have been killed How can l
express my gratitude2"
aDonot speak of tit was the happiest
scrviceI ever rendered myself" e.said, cour-
teouslyyct earnestly.
"Bu do not say it was noihing!" answered
Ellen, warmly. "Few would have perilcd
their own safety. | was so terrified that !
could mt stir, and the next moment | should
have been trodden down. can never thank
you sufficiently but can at least ask the
nameof my preserver, and assure him thatit
will ever be remembered with tho deepest
gratitude by both my mother and myself"
This, evidently, was what Ellis Parkhurst
mostdesired for he gave bis name with Inc
utmct rcadiness-obtained Ellen Temples in
retun, also the number Of her residence; and
wheI he left her at, the door, which they
gaind by walking through several streets at
ter laving the car, he said
"lshall beg leave to call very soon, to as
suremyself that you have experienced no i'll
effecs from this days fright"
"iertainly we shall be happy to receive
you, both my mother and myself. :. rep!lea 'ass
grac and naiuete that quite won the aristo-
crate and wealthy Ellis Parkhurst's regard.
aAnd now, for bargain with that rascal
" Billion !" saidthe young man, turning back
to tie jewelers. again. 3.He knew he was
cheting that sweet girl but I'll have the
rinsat any price, IS gage d'anour for my
futre acquaintance with her.