Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-10-17
CHAPTER III.

Garter DID not come. ihe CLOCK WIS trenpiinH vi
the verge of twelve, when the front door quietly
opened and he softly entered. But not so quietly
nor 80 softly that the listening wife did not hear
She opened the parlor door. i .laoa.. ssa.'
"How late you are, William. / have been sc
anxious. What has detained you?" "''ai = -
"Nothing particular, my dear; but you should
not be up." He stopped and kissed her forehead
"Come, 60 to bed. ....- .-s...
She looked at his face. Very, very pale it was
but firm and determined. n.
civilian, something is distressing you; tell me
what it is. She drew him gently towards the
parlor. ...... .. -.. :.
ut is nothing, Margaret" said he turning his
head away, although he put his arms around her
"You must go to bed. 'g
"And you will not trust me. Well, William,
do not know why have deserved it, " said she
noticing his evasion. "What is it you fear
Weakness? I am only weak when am not you,
other heart, my husband" Tears gathered in hel
eyes. A spasm Of pain crossed Mr.. Carter's fact
and his brow knitted. -" -..'
"It has to come; perhaps it is as well now. Si
down and let me tell you" His voice was harsh
rounded by the Lares and Penates of their home
of luxury-there, where so lately their children
peaceful hearts had luxuriated in rest, ease and
social pleasure Mr.. Carter told their mother Of
their utter desolation. That night was the laS
night of hope-his ships were wrecked.
"And Oh! Margaret" " said he, and the strong
man bowed his head. II felt asif 1 never wished
to come home again
"And is that all, 'William?" said she.
He looked up at her. There were tears in he'
eyes, but her lips were smiling.
GAIL" said he, "isitnot enough? Fortune, posi-
ton, honor, all gone"
"No, William" said she, placing her hand IL
his. 'Al is not gone fortune is gone, it Is true
and let it 90. have never coveted it. What L
it to gain? Any grasping soulless man may gath
er it, and any selfish miser may keep it, but posi-
ton, honor! In the eyes of the good and true
you are establishing your position. Will paticnc'
in suffering give you no position? Will manly
courage and heroic fortitude give you none? Ane
honor William Carter may lose his life, in thu
struggle with the world, but never his honor"
Margaret, my dear wife, my good angel fyor
can thus look upon it, | can stand anything; bu
the children, how will they bear it p said MIR
Carter. A tear fell on his hand :,
"We will hope all things. They love us, and
trust much to the example they have IN you
Margaret will recol for q little while, but she WI
prove true she has powers Of endurance It !!
| impossible to say how jamie will stand 1t she
so variable. Annie will be quiet, and the htt
ones will not feel it, but John and the mother
voice trembled.
'John viii do very WE'LL said Mr.. Carter h
has youth and health and manhood. Let hin
SYes, my dear, let him work, said the wife
sootbiney:" but remember that there is grea
deal of forbearance to be exercised towards John
he has never been taught habits Of industry, ant
for a little while, he will find work odious.
"If the girls can get along, he can, " replied tn
father, sternly. "John Is extravagant, wild ant
thoughtless There is no doubt poverty Is tn
best thing that could happen hlm.
John must Snayoidably feel. He must expect
not only to give up all the fashionable luxuries +
which he has been accustomed, but he must, also
become reconciled to meeting summer friends, VIII
will not recognize him in the winter of adversely
This, to Young man proud, high spirited and re
!, sentful, will be CALLING in the extreme, and Joh
:, has not patience to endure much. Do you no
see, father" said the mother, as she tenderly lai
her hand around his shoulder, that II we do NO
! watch him with the utmost kindness; if we d
8 not hear with him in the greatest; gentleness
t we do not give him, not only our love and trus!
but our sympathy, he will be ruined? How muc
Of the childrens headlong, wilful disposition
due to me, ! cannot say, for know have nc
been sh in restraining 9sa sae9 and hss ye
D and AHorbear, they are ruined.
"You, Margaret ! fond wife, patient mother
unfaithful? Neverl It is that have been ster1
, unsympathizing; throwing off their affection b
: nv nv coldness, til 1 now feel that I hold my chi
q dren's love but through you. But we will wor
g together. God bless you, Margaretl said h