Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-02-07

est. The little coquette only wants to provoke mt
by little opposition perhaps to lure me on to
declaration I dare say, she knows how much ex
citement lends to her attractions Positively, tht
flush upon her cheeks makes her look charming
The conversation was here interrupted, by the
entrance of Mr.. Westvelt.
"How do you do, Major Amoy?' he said, cor
daily. II am delighted to see you here, sir, anc
trust your duties will allow of yourstopping week
with u.s.
''Not so long as that, Mr.. Westvelt, thank you
but may tresspass upon your hospitality tor two
or three days, since you are so kind as to invite
me-"
"We shall enjoy your visit extremely, both my
niece and myself What news from the city, sir
Are there any military preparations on foot p
"None, sir of any importance, believe, though
Sir Henry will, by.and-by, make bold stroke, and
probably bring this troublesome war to close
$50 sincerely hope. It is disgrace, that a
body of undsciplned rebels, should have it in their
power to keep the country in such a state Of fer
ment."
Precisely my thought But their day is about
over I hear that the arch-rebel, Washington, is
in great straits - that his army is, with difficulty,
held together and are much distressed for clothes
and necessaries. Six months hence, take my word
for it, sir there will not be vestge Of rebellion LETT
in the colonies.
While this conversation was proceeding, Ehnor
had left the room to make arrangements for dinner,
already an hour delayed on account Of her uncle IS
absence, to be served Immediately.
Perceiving her absence, the Englishman thought
he would sound the uncle as to his niece.
Continuing remark he observed: "Your niece
just told me that her sympathies were with the
rebels
Mr.. Westvelt shrugged his shoulders inpatient
ly.
'sIt is mere whim. My niece, with all her 9TH
er qualities, is little capricous, and likes opposi-
ton My belief is that women ought never to have
anything to do with politics. Their minds are not
suited for it
$50 T think, Mr.. Westvelt. You think then
that Miss Elinor's attachment to the rebel cause
has no deeper foundation than that you have men,
toned"
'What deeper foundation could it have?'' asked
Mr.. Westvelt.
II thought, pardon me, was afraid that she
might he led by personal interest in some one con-
nected with the rebel party"
'There was young man in the ranks, y said Mr..
Westvet' ttlereluctanty, ''towhom she imagin-
ed she was attached But of course [ discounten-
anced the folly. Even if his social position had
made him suitable match, his political af6uities
would have proved an insuperable obstacle to any
connection with my family"
''Would you look unfavorably upon my propo-
sals!' asked Major Amory, who thought there was
no better opportunity for coming to an understand
ing on the subject than the present.
''Do you love my niece?" questioned MIR. West
welt with gratifed look.
'I domost devotedly. And my object in making
this visit was chiefly to ascertain whether there was
any chance of my succeeding in my hopes
$50 far from my having any objection, I shall
exert all the weight of my influence in your favor"
''Thank you sir, thank you, returned Major
Amory, pressing the hand Of Mr.. Westvelt "Your
sanction is indeed most gratifying to me-. -
At this moment the bell rang and Mr. Westvelt
invited his guest out to dinner.