Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-02-14
gu @riginal Nunrelette.
Written for the Yorkville Enquirer.
ELINOR WESTVELT:
OR,
The Tory's Niece.
A STORY OF THE REVOLUTION OF Its.
BY CAROLINE F. PRESTON.
CHAPTER VII.


Major Amory looked about him with some Gu
riosity, and notedwith pleasure the general appear
ance of poverty since he rightly thought that this
circumstance would lend additional force to the in
ducements which he had it in his power to offer.
He did not have to wait long for the appearance
of Dick Gregson.
In the course of few minutes, a hoarse voice
was heard outside, shouting "Come out here, Peg,
and help me in with this sheep"
From the start which the woman made, it ap-
peared that Mrs. Gregson was the one addressed
as Peg.
She arose hastily, and went out to meet her hus-
band.
Major Amory could hear part of whispered
conversation between the two, relating, as might
be expected, to himself.
"a man to see mel" said Gregson, in answer to
some communication from his wife. "Where is
hep
SIN the cabin"
''How does he look?''
Like an officer.
"Ha what did he say for himself.
"He said he wanted to see you on business"
''Business!" muttered Dick whose lawless mode
of life naturally rendered. him suspicious II should
like to know what business he has with me. Did
you ever see him before ?"
'Never, that I remember"
HE is alone?"
eyes"
'Armed?'
sI saw no weapons.
siAny way, if he wants to trouble me, he'll find a
tough customer, I can tell him that I'll see that
my pistol is in order.
''That is quite unnecessary" said Major Amory,
stepping to the door and speaking with an air OF
easy assurance You may be assured, my good
friend, that don't design to interfere with any Of
your little arrangements, and have no troublesome
inquiries to make, as for instance you came
by that sheep"
As he spoke, he pointed to the carcass of the
sheep which Dick Gregson had laid on the ground
while conversing with his wife.
'iHa, what do you mean, stranger?" questioned
Dick, sharply.
s'Nothing whatever, except to assure you, as
before said that havn't the slightest intention of
interfering with you. Icame here ratheron mat
ter that may prove of mutual advantage"
s'If you're speaking the truth, stranger, you're
welcome. If you're not, you'd better never have
ventured nigh Dick Gregson's cabin
IF YOU will come aside with me, / will speedi-
ly convince you of my sincerity, by communicating
what brought me here.
'sAll in good time, stranger. But you must wait
awhile. havn't had anything to eat since yester-
day noon, and feel as ravenous as wolf. SO LII
20 in and see what Peg has got for me, and when
I've eased my hunger little, shall be ready to
listen to you." y,
every well, Twill await your convenience" said
Major Amory, bowling courteously.
If the Englishman had not had an object to
serve, he would have resented the roughness Of
Dick Gregsons manners, but now he was bent on
conciliating him.
He accordingly resumed his seat and watched,
not without curiosity, the scene before him. Dick
had called in asavage looking bulldog, who was his
constant companion in his predatory excursions; q
ferocious beast, between whom and his master
there seemed to exist strong sympathy. In fact
the man was but little elevated intellectually, above
the brute.
'Here Grip, said his master, calling the anima
by name.
At the word the dog jumped up into "a chair mex
to that on which his master was seated, where Dcl
alternately fed himself and the dog
Grip and have have been on many bout to
cether, and he's served me faithfully" said Dick
half in apology, land amt too proud to acknowl
edge it, hey Grp?'
''He appears to be very fine dog" said Majo
Amory, in a conciliatory manner.
HE amt very han sum to look at, but he's
good one to work, said Dick Gregson, contempla
ting the ugly brute with look Of affection.
In due time the meal was over, and Dick, RISING
from the table and beckoning the dog to follow
said to Major Amory
'sNow stranger, if you'll step out here lttl
wavs, I'll hear whatever you've got to say. sup
nose YOU won't object to Grips coming with us
He's got ears, but tain't likely he'll understan
what is said Leastways, he amt got voice, an
can't blab. "
"Maior Amory followed his rough hostfor te
rods until they were entirely beyond earshot OF I'd