Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-10-15

selves, 65iGWere, Ia an hour, from competence q
poverty, know nothing Of what Derwent suffered
For awhile be even forgot his love He read ant
re-read his letter, butthere was no mistake m ths
fact; harang for the public papers, the announce
ment f.the hanks failure was there too. Ht
paced hisohamber, how long he knew not, until al
hst the doof WAS thrown violently open and HaT,
entered Il, :; n, -,.,,y "a .,:rls II.
| What In Heavens name is the matter 2" cried
his friend! Have you forgotten your engagement
toride With me this norninga I?Waited till pas'
the hour and then came up aid Knocked at the
door; you gave me 10 answer, though Iheard yor
walking about Ike . man lion in his cage; so ]
made bold to enter N ct a,s'ais, as plea of tres
pass says Now, don tnlook as IL you would esi
tmeabut ten ras what's the row. ft @E2a ''|
Derwent had indeed glared at Harry Ike an en-
RACED Wild beast when the latter entered. BE did
not wish to be interrupted, much less BY his mer'
lcurial companion; but while Harry was speaking
he reflected how ridiculous anger would be, andso,
when the latter ceased, he advanced to the table
by which Hnzy stood, snd pushsdths open letter,
which contained the news of his ruin, to the in,
truder. ..s..a t..y-,z r, ! .,.sf..r -.
'Good Godp' cried Harry, when he had Pc
rused it, .:how unfortunate, saw the failure oi
the bank in papers, but did not know you owned
ANY of the raseally stock. How came it my dear
fellow? I always invest in mortgages and ground
rents. % ,, uis;z, Id, ,r .ra,e.d s-gs-s.-
:, st vas left there By my guardians and since
came of age I have been abroad I intended to
change the investments but left the business, with
other things, till fal intending to be here all the
summer. And what is worse, it is my entire for
tune, except about FIVE thousand dollars. AK
"You shock me, - said Harry. "Idid not think
lit was half 30 bad as that. He paused, unused,
and then said, looking mp ,brighty-"however,
Derwent you are 3 lucky fellow jet. ! have seen
for some days that you have had half mind TO
make love seriously, to Miss Stanhope; now this
blow viii rescue Jon from that folly, for to marry
lon three hundred . year; would be lunacy itself.
Miss Arnott will have you if you speak quick. 80
| cheer up, it is always darkest just before day."
about to characterize the proceeding Harry advised
as viIainy, but he said nothing, only mournfuly
shaking his head. o.. ....-.
"Pshawl' said Harry, what foolish notions
have come over you2 Be man. ! wish to hea.
ven Miss Arnott would have me; like to talk to
her companion well enough; and it it's pleasant,
too, to dance with such beautiful creature; but,
|egad, my two thousand year would not go far to,
ward supporting wife. .......s..
II will be q man" replied Derwent with sud.
den energy, II will not yield to this blow. There,
Harry, goodbye for the present. will join you
an hour" -..si .. ..., g.
When the door had closed on his friend, Der.
went said,-
"Yes /! I viN be a man. All thoughts of Miss
Stanhope must now be dismissed; the most de-
lghtful dream of my life is over. must hereafter
toll for my very bread Well, let the storm rage
can breast itp' ... -.,..-.. .
In this half defiant, half desparing mood, he
concluded his toilette and went down stairs. His
| first visit was to the Office, where he announced
his intention Of leaving early the next morning.
'sFor sinoe," he said, 'I must pull the oar, the
sooner begin the better." -. ..
He hesitated whether to see Miss Stanhope and
tell her all, or to leave her without explanation
II will say nothing" at last he said. "She vii
hear of the cause of my departure soon enough
and even if she had thought of me, well then
bless her good fortune which preserved her from
marrying beggar." " ..-....L
He had scarcely arrived at this conclusion, how
ever, when he met Miss Stanhope herself, face te
face. He had been sauntering up the street, hi
hands folded behind him. his whole air istless and
detected. He was taken by surprise, bowed to hel
with embarrassment, and then, after she had pass
ed, remembering that she looked amazed at hi
manner, be turned about and joined her, mechani
caIly. he scarcely knew why he went back ano
when he had done it, he was more embarrassed
than ever. Miss Stanhope was the first to speak
"Are you Ill, Mr.. Derwent2'' she said in voice
Of sympathy, ''you look so.
The tone of kindness in which these words were
spoken opened the aood-gates of his heart, and he
could not resist the impulse tell her, and how he
should cherish her memory, though fate had placed
IN insprmountable barrier between them. Hi:
words flowed in torrent of burning eloquence
Unconsciously, he and Miss Stauhope walked on
though they had long passed the hotel; and wher
he had concluded they were at the end OF the
street .
Not until he had told his tale, and minute Of
two of silence had followed, did Derwent even ven
| ture to look at his companion. But on doing 80
he found she was scarcely less agitated than him
self. She trembled visibly, and when, as soon a.
happened, she turned to answer him, traces O
tears were on her cheeks.
| "Mr. Derwent" she said, ''I will be frank with
you, for in these matters perfect frankness is 6
suitor' right. will not say that this declaration
of passion surprises me, for in spite Of my having
| heard that you were inincere, thought saw ii
you real esteem for me. It would be afectatior
for me to deny this. That am shocked at youl
loss of fortune need not say; feel too great al
interest in you to do otherwise, and this Interest
I am not unwilling, you see, openly to acknowl
edge"
She looked at him with such noble frankness
that Derwent, enraptured by 50 unexpected ar
ayowal, could scarcely refrain from suatching he'
hand and carrying it to his lips. But he thought
also of his poverty, and how idle all this was, SC
he kept motionless and silent.
"You tell me so," she continued, that you are
now almost beggar and that, therefore, you re
sign my hand. But, excuse me, for surely it is moi
unmaidenly for me to say this, are you doing right
in acting thus? Is wealth necessary to happiness
Will not sufhciency insure felicity If there Is rea
love in the unionP You have talents, and, l hope
energy; if thought otherwise l could not love
you. Youhave also profession, which you svow
understand me, do not wish to make myself .
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