The Greenville enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1870-1873, 1870-03-09

to crafty the taste and
appetite Of the rnoet fastidious.
On the ringing OF tho bell, the
stranger and guest took the seat
assigned him with the family, and
enjoyed most eoqu;sisszy, the deli.
cacies set before him and, on
arising-after q most agreeable
and pleasant coyersation, said
i" We'll, my dear sir, I am quite
sure that this has been q w;de.
0sj6te-naeal. No delussos. No
dream, but q living REALTY, and
upon that, too, not excelled BY
any house that / have stopped at
for the last twelve months, and
many, indeed, in this time, have
had me as guest" 49, -..s
The evening was spent in q most
pleasant and agreeable converse.
ton, and at the hour of ten all
we're in their beds of rest. -
~ On the next morning, Thork.
morton, wife and walters, were all
at their posts, and in due season,
q breakfast was on the table not to
be surpassed in taste and elegance
at any point or place in the South
ern country. The traveller and
guest partook of the morning meal
with more than the seeming plea
sure of the evening preceding, and
on rising from the table, remarked
that he was again sure that there
was no dreaming and sleeping IN
tie present meal +; and upon tax
ing a walk, putting a cigar, in
formed Thorkmorton upon his re-
turn, that, ON finding his place so
pleasant and agreeable, he was
minded to remain for two or three
days tor refreshment and rest from
his long and tiresome Journey
To this proposition Thorkmorton
readily give his assent, saying he
could do 80 as long as he chose
The traveller, after a stay of three
days most pleasantly spent in read.
ing aud writing-and when not
thus engaged, in coversation with
Thorkmorton and family. On the
morning Of his departure, called
for his horse and bill, saying that
time and circumstances would not
permit his remaining any longer,
expressing much regret on leaving
a place where he had realized 80
much comfort and pleasure, with
many thanks for the generous and
kind hospitality shown him.
Thorkmorton having found his
guest 80 intelligent and entertain
ing, together so companionable, he
rendered no bill, giving a most
pressing invitation, hoping he
would again return and make his
house his home so long as he might
elect to remain.
The traveller left, making note
on his journal of his pleasant stay
at Thorkmorton's, with the GUS
tom, manners, and much other
general information he could gath
or, peculiar to the locality0not
forgetting, however, to note the
meal taksss isa sleep. .,s..
Thorkmorton grew and prosper.
ed for several years in his business,
and about the year 1910, sold ont
and moved to q fourishing and
rising town in the Southwest ;
made a judicious purchase, and
engaged in his former pursuit
that Of keeping a hotel. He soon
found that his guest and traveller
friend, several years previously,
had located and settled in the same
place, and now one of the most
prominent and leading men of the
State, who, at q subsequent pc,
riod, was called to exercise and
administer the highest office in the
gift of the people. On meeting
there was nlutual recognition ane
q happy greeting, and at once as
surances to be constant and confid
ing friends. ., s.-l--'
Tborkmorton was greatly bene
fitted by the council, advice and
experience Of his friend in his new
home, together with Substantial
aid Of money and means whenever
he was placed under necessity.
ThorkmortoD, on o private oc
casion, when dining with his now
fast and firm friend, told him how
it was about the "dinner taken al
his house in Sleep" saying that 4
was q ruse and deception practiceG
on him, for the reason that hi,
pride and scanty larder at ths
time, would not allow him 10 Offer
such q poor meal to one whom, II
appearance, deserved better, ant
prayed, 1t he had erred under tn,
circumstances, that he might re
csive pardon and forgiveness. II
this the future Governor replied
with q hearty and prolonged
laugh: I" He supposed that he wa
right under the circumstances, but
sir, . cup Of cold water, and ,
cracker, would have fully excuset
you at the time: but. Thorkmor