Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-02-14

lit. shouldn't have cared somuch If they had ap-
preciated the things in gentlemanhke kind Of q
way. But felt as if I'd have liked to heavea
brick at the head Of the eer that first set eyes on
the pack, and rally believe should, but for two
reasons. First was, it would have let 'em know
where was hidin'-'' .,...g..s gy,,;T.-
,"And what was the second2' inquired Henry
Peterson. ... a. antda - a@:f ...j.Sl
"Second was, hadn't got no brick, I" said Jock
drly. .r. ..aa ss'- p;aGs!- rs L -
'sYou were not so well provided as some who
carry one in their hat" observed the Captain
"No," said Jock, ''Idon' tlike being top heavy"
Son the contrary, brick in the hat is apt to be
accompanied by light head" said Captain Pc
terson. -.s.".... ... .. G.gL.. la
"You're too much for me, in the way of wit
Cap'n," saidthe peddler. GIVE got wit in the plu-
raj number I hope but haven't got any to spare
in the singular. We'll as was a sayin it made
r.e iaal bind nf thass -2aIos r.;aIn
over my things with their rough fingers. Why
Cap'n there was nigh onto hundred dollars worth
of goods In that are pack. Lucky for me, had
sold good share of 'em-so that they did mt make
so much as they expected" ,.,..oe ..;.i.----
'tDid they divide the goods among themP'' asked
Henry Peterson. .ssn1'- }, air1g.i.y-'' :@s:
'The chap that found the pack wanted to, re-
turned the peddler, "but the lootenant wouldn't
let him. No, said he we can't spare the time;
besides it is more convenient to carry em rountas
they are We won't have them divided till we get
back into the camp I shouldn't be surprised if
the peddler himself was somewhere round !"
I'D ike to see him when he comes back, and
finds his pack gone, said one. " ga. il ia1..s".,
"At that they all began to laugh once more, and
began to feel wicked again. I tell you, Cap'n,
there's nothing mads feller quicker INTO have his
misfortunes laughed at I reckon if could only
meet that feIer alone I'd give hun a piece of fmy
mind after I'd given him a piece Of my list I'd
make him laugh the other side Of his month";
"When did you say you metwith this company?
early this morning. In fact, it warn'tmore'n n
an hour an half ago." .sat i@.-. 5a.iit e, l'.:
'T suppose you have given up the pack for lost. "
"Tm afeard so Cap'n," said the peddler dis
mally "But amt altogether given W. yet In
case these fellers camp out anywhere tonight 1
shall see if can't sarcumvent EN- But I'm Ia
kin up too much time with my affairs. Is there
anything new in the camp, Cap'n": 81
"No, believe not. Neither party seems to be
disposed to do much at present Washington is
awaiting the enemy's movements. You called at
the Westvelt's did YOUR 4-.. L.. .,..'5 .5
eyes, Cap'n, and I gave Miss Elinor that note
of yourn" ..
"Ah," said the Captain, ''and what did she
say? How did she receive IT," g.f .s...9
'Wen," said the peddler, 'sshe looked as if she
was glad to get it.
''She was weD?'
Gas bloomin' as rose There amt many gals
that 8 as pretty as she is.
sDon't let me hear you call her gal! said the
young man, whose love for Elinor had too much
reverence mingled with it to suffer him to hear
such term applied to her: -. ..'' '&":
"Jest as you like, Cap'n," answered jock, Il
didn't mean no offence. Besides as she give me
good dinner, am ready to stand by her to the last
''Well Jock, may as well tell you what was in
the note, so that if anything happens you can act
upona knowledge of it. Iappointed meeting
with EGnor-Miss Westvelt mean-this morn
ing at ten o'clock, and see it is time for me to
keep my appointment" " .....
"Shan't see you again, Cap'nT' ....
sThat was what want to arrange about Will
YOU be some where about here in two hours from
now? Our meeting is to take place by the old oak
tree near the ruined cabin-you know where l
mean. IF in two hours from now am not here,
come in search of me-"
eyes, Cap'n, III do it" said the peddler. II
spose," he thought to himself, ''the Capn feels as
happy as should if I was agoin' to see Nancy. 1
hone he won't fall in with them Britishers.
1To BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.