Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-03-28

''Woud you have cared re,y much if I had neue,
come back, Miss Daisy; say, would you ever have
given one sigh TO- my memory" He looked al
her so earnestly, that her eyes dropped and mod
est blush enhanced her loveliness. ......
'1 should have been exceedingly sorry never to
have seen you more. We have missed you great
ly, Paul" --.
"Have you, indeed2 Then feel highly Aatter-
ed by the acknowledgment How thank you for
calling me by my Christian name-it is the first
time I've heard it from feminine lips, since left
home. 1t sounds very sweet and familiar, but do
tell me Of the changes that have taken place a.
mongst my friends during my absence and first Of
all, what areyou doing away up here in Alabama p
In atone of badinage she answered, "Well, I
suppose I can condescend to enlighten you on that
subject You must know, then, that Capt. Her
bert is my cousin. At the urgent entreaties Of
himself and his "better-half" who is, indeed, a
pearl to be proud of am spending the winter
with them, and most deligktful visit it has pro-
we'd, with one exception. . ...a
"And what is that exception, if the question is
not impertinent ?'
Nothing more important than an unlocked for
ending to pleasant sleigh ride We were split
in the snow, and though there was no serious harm
done, my right arm feels rather bruised tonight.
Cousin viii tells me, 4 was picked up by very
handsome young gent, who is to be here this even
ing; 30 I suppose I will have to thank him in the
most approved style, and end by bestowing my
hand upon him, in token of my gratitude, after
themanner of heroines in romance" And she look
ed the image of submissive resignation to her fate
Paul laughed heartily, and said:
'Pray do so, Miss Leitner it will be delightful
ly romantic, and it will make me very happy!'
''WiI it, indeed? I should like to know why
you care whether I do, or do not, and she looked
rather piqued, that he should be made happy by
such an act of selfsacrifce on her part. =
Certainly, Daisy, you shall know why I care. =
have the first and deepest interest in the settle
ment of this question, as am the happy individu-
al, who had the honor, this morning. to render
you my poor service"
"You! IncredibleI Why Paul, how could
you happen there just then2 can scarcely be-
ieve you"
Nevertheless, tbs true. I happened to be
travelling with two friends, on my homeward jour
ney, and to enjoy more effectually the scenery Of
the country, as well as to take sketches, we deter
mined to proceed by private conveyance. That is
the reason why am here at this moment Ibe-
lieve it was Fate directed our route this morning
You are certainly not more astonished now, than /
was then, to find you lying there insensible. Oh |
Daisy, you do not know how felt, as I raised
you in my arms, and looked on your pale cheeks
I have travelled far, have looked on beauty Of
every type and shade, have striven to feel inte-
rested in some, I have fattered myself that I had
in great degree succeeded, that I could meet you
with calmness I see now, how deluded I have
been But why do I speak thus to you? Twice
before, have I been presumptuous enough to offer
you my love, only to have it laughed at You may
think me very weak and silly, to speak of again,
but something urges ME on, and must obey,
though I again reap the reward Of my folly in pre-
suming to love you. For Oh Daisy, you know
not the depth and strength of that love. Think
how faithful have been to you; think how my
pride must have been subdued, ere I could allow
myself to plead with one woman for the third time
Daisy, love is too poor word to express my feel
ing for you it is so holy, so intense, so adoring
Will you not bid me hope for recompense for
this heart-worship offer you?'
The downcast eyes and the blushing face were
raised to his, and though no sounds issued from
the coral lips, he knew his answer. He read it in
those lovely blue eyes. At last coquetry was sub
dued, and love reigned triumphant! She sylabled
no words, but held forth her hand; it was eagerly
clasped by Paul and pressed fondly to his lips.
Can it be true, Daisy, my darling? Oh can
such joy be mine? Let me hear your dear voice
say the words, please do-just say, Paul I love
you It will be sweeter to me than all the music
Of all the spheres. "
Those glorious eyes now flashed most beautiful
ly, as she said with bewitching modesty:
eyes, Paul. love youp'
Lovers who have experienced it, can imagine
the thrill Of ecstatic bliss which pervaded Paul
Chisholms' whole being, as he daringly clasped the
lovely speaker in his arms, and kissed again and
again, those charming lips.
my sweet Daisy how very, very happy you
have made me. The gloom and despair of the
months gone by, are forgotten-lost in the blessed
enjoyment of this moment. But why that sigh?'
II sigh, Paul, because of my waywardness but
for the spirit of mischief which possessed me, this
happiness would long ago have been ours. What
will you think when tell you, that all these months
you have been wanderer, trying to forget me, my
lore has been around and about ycu, enveloping
you like cloud and perhaps guarding you from
danger?"
"Why then, in my new found bliss, I will not
reproach you for past cruelty, but will forgive you,
on one condition. Grant me this boon, my dar-
ling one! When the first breath of Spring comes
to us from afar over the mountains, give me leave
to call you my o,on beloved bride, will your
She bowed her bright head, while she murmured
softly
$50 be it Pau"
And the angel of Peace o'erspread them with
her pearly wings, while the light of her holy coun-
tenance fell like moonlight all about them.
DIAMOND CUT DAMoND.-The Freeport III. J
Journal tells this story of the just retributon that
hafell faithless clover :"