Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-27

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Lillian" said Walton, 1T was myintention to re-
turn to the island by this afternoons steamer; but
having several hours to spare, I ventured to lie
down awhile, on my return home I was so "a
tigued that fell asleep; and when I awoke, the
steamer had gone. What shall I do?'
'This is very unfortunate |" said Lillian, mu-
singly. "How long was your leave Of absence,
Edward p
"It expires at tattoo this evening, when shall
said Walton, uneasily. .....
Cor be reported absent without leave?" asked
Lillian. ... .--. ..
'Of course"
"Then it m,ust be prevented" |" said Lillian with
an emphasis. 81 would not have such thing to
occur just now for anythingin the world. Captain
Lamotte would magnify it into desertion or some
thing equally suitable to his purposes. Is there
no other steamer for the island 2-haye you en-
quired ?"
II have enquired, Lillian, but the next steamer
does not leave the city until tomorrow morning.
'Then, you must walk it, said Lillian.
"What" exclaimed Walton, smiling in spite Of
the unpleasantness of his situation my Lillian
has surely forgotten the location Of our campP
"Pshaw !' said Lillian, in a tone Of mingled i'm
patience and sadness. "What am l thinking a.
bout It escaped my memory altogether, that
your regiment had been ordered to Sullivan's Isl
and during your leave of absence. The case looks
very formidable, Edward"
'Is it possible think you to get the loan of your
father boat?" asked Walton, anxiously consult
ing his watch.
''That' just it," said Lillian, with animation.
am so glad you thought of it. Father is not in
the city at present, but without the slightest hest
tation, I authorize you to make use Of it. You
know where to find it, I presume"
eyes; but how about the key? You know
that the boatis attached to an iron ring by chain,
and that the ring upon the wharf is locked to the
chain"
''Wait moment" said Lillian, suddenly disap-
pearing from the window.
The moment was an age to Walton, for the
shadows of twilight were gathering fast, and he
was anxious to be gone. Lillian soon returned,
however, bearing the precious key with her.
Sand now, dear Edward" said Lillian, handing
him the key, ''do not lose a moment. For my
sake, make every exertion to reach the island be-
fore roll-call Cato is capital hand at the oar.
saw hima moment ago, whenin search of the key,
and he promised to accompany you and bring the
boat back. All! here he is now. Good-bye!"
"Good-bye dear, dear Lilian'' said Walton.
'Give yourself no uneasiness on my account. l
have ample time to row twice the distance" And,
snatching kiss from her flushed cheek, he turned
owov ond walked ranidv after Cato
The negro was not disposed to be overtaken,
however; so Walton allowed him to keep on the
"even tenor of his way" while he stopped awhile
at his mother residence to inform her Of his con-
templated method of returningto camp. Here he
remained much longer than he supposed; and, on
reaching the wharf sometime after, found Cato,
who had been waiting for him, in close converse
ton with-what, to him appeared, to be-a Con-
federate soldier.
'I hope you don't mind doing good turn to q
reb, like yourself, sir, said the stranger, as Ed
ward approached the party.
'My time is limited" said Edward, unlocking
the boat from its fastenings; 'but if the favor
you wish to ask will not detain me in granting
perhaps Imay be able to oblige you. What is it
Be quick about it p
"Your servant here, informs me that you are 60
ing to Sulvan's Island. Now, you understand
it is absolutely necessary for me to be there before
rol.call tonight. The confounded steamer leftme
before could get ready to start.
$50 we are in the same fix, it seems, +" said Ed
ward.
"a wound in my arm will prevent me from be
ling of much assistance to you, continued tht
stranger, "but I will pay you handsomely righ
now and here if"
'Don't mention it !" said Walton. "You cal
steer, presume"
eyes; can do that much for you, replied th'
stranger.
'oThen jump inl Be quick about it, man l
is almost dark.
Cato and the stranger exchanged glances; bu
Walton was pushing off the boat, and did not Oh
serve it.
"Well, Major! !" said Captain Lamotte. 'Wha
success?"
''Bad!" replied Major Lee, with an emphasis.
''Then she authorizes you to give me no hop
whatever!" said the Captain in half angry, hal
disappointed tone.
II said nothing of the kind" said the Major.
3 ''But you have evidently failed to obtain he
consent" said the Captain, your manner expresse
that much.
'The devil it doesl" said the Major. 'Why
sir did not attempt to obtain herconsent to any
thing. Before could do 50, shehanked me-aye
hanked-me, sr!'
"How, Major?- -fanked your"
} ''She did that! Why Captain, she got tina
little proposition of yours surrounded in such
manner, that it was utterly impossible for me t
get it out To be plain with you Captain La
motto, she has heard something detrimental t.
your character, as gentleman and an officer"
. ''Sir!" exclaimed the Captain Indignantly.
''Dont get into passion about it, said tn
; Major; "for that will not help matters at ALL
What concerns you, just now, is to establish you
' innocence of the charge. AS mere matter 0
policy the sooner you set to work about it the bet
ter; for, assure you, frankly, that, until I fn
these reports untrue, cannot, consistently, act tn
y y mediator between my daughter and yourself
- "But, my dear Major, said Lamotte, 81 shoul
- certainly have expectcl you to have shielded m
character from defamation, upon this, or any othe
occasion. But, pray what are the specifications? !?
= "Come this way" said the Major; land l wi
+ specify particularsa as we walk. Letme assure you
however, that do not credit word of these re
: ports and that merely mention them to you t
y give you an opportunity of making favorable i'm