Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-08-01

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"That would have spoilt me completely
This having some one at young mans back
to pay all he spends foolishly, is one thing
that ruins so many. Ipromised not to run il
debt and I have kept my word. My expert
ence was short, but efectual. When [ wa
tempted to spend, after that, I took out my
account book; and if what l fancied came un
der the head of needed articles bought it; i
not, I let it alone and never let the list O.
needless things increase again. By the end O
the year I had saved sum Of money which
find great help now."
Jack and Grace always we're having thu
longest talks and the most charming little in
cidents to tell each other, but never seemed tt
more than verge on the sentimental. 1fJacl
ventured soft word or fond compliment
Grace was so blushingly silent that he trem
bled, and did not dare to utter the decisive
words which would confirm or blast his hopes
Lovers often lose great deal of happiness by
their timidity and hesitation; and to add tt
Jacks uneasiness, he must needs let little
trife, which no one else would have noticed
make him jealous of Tom Wright-gooc
hearted, sensible Tom Wright-who had beer
engaged from boyhood to one Of his ole
schoolmates in North Carolina, and was nov
working with all his energies to get little
home for his dark-eyed Ida Deems. Foolish
Jack to pain yourself so needlessly, when
few plain words to Grace or Tom would have
set that the matter at rest.
He began attending choir meetings, thougf
it took him away from his work, in busy sea
son, good deal earlier in the day than he
could we'll leave. Hewatched the contortions
of Toms face as he rolled out his heavy bass
like thunder, or softened it to suit the require
ments of tune and words, and could scarcely
join in the singing, much as he loved9; and
he noticed every look and word, but all he
saw amounted to nothing, except proving
Shakspeare's words
"Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous, combinations strong
AS proofs of holy writ"
Georgia and her family remained but
week in Charleston, but Mrs. Elliott and Alice
spent over month in visiting friends and re-
latives, and learned better than they ever had
before, what hardships and trials had befallen
so many of them.
While Mr.. Elliott was there, and when he
returned for her, Mrs. Elliott had him to 60
with her to see those who had Jared the worst
and after hearing their pitiful accounts Of
troubles past and poor prospects ahead, Mr.
Elliott acknowledged in deeds, if not in words
how foolishly he had acted and talked to Rus
sell and Jack.
Russell was doing well, gave satisfaction tc
his employers and was pleased with his post
He enjoyed his mothers visit greatly, though
he saw little of her except Sundays; and she
was glad to hear that he liked his employ
ment and frequented no places of evil resort
Ellen's wedding paraphernalia had all been
bought and sent back by the first wagons, ex'
cept the bridal dress; that was made in the
city, Conway permitting herself to be fitted
for it during her stay, as sho and Ellen were
nearly one size. Mrs. Elliott carried it on
her return, and added as present beauti
full veil.
Ellen had consented to Mr.. Ellison's re-
quest to be married in the chapel and by q
clergyman but she had not expected such
an elegant dress and veil, and was more
pleased than she liked to express. The off,
ciating minister and three or four Of Mr.. El'
lison's relatives came with Mrs. Elliott, and
Grace was her old self again.
Mrs. Elliott was surprised to find the SER
wants reduced to their two 'tstand-by's,'
maum Hess and Lance, and little girl, a
new conner, who carried wood and water tc
the bedrooms, took up ashes and cleaned fire
places, for the lessons which Grace taught hel
each day, Lance was studying too, and was
as proud when she could read "a fat hen, the
old cow" and few such sentences, as those
scholars are who think they are pro6cients in
the French language when they can glibly
repeat
"Comment vous pertes vo,ls, madame !
Je me suis bien, tresbien, nerci, n,adenaoa
seNe."
"I could not endure their laziness and soul
looks any longer" said Grace, "and I sem
them off: Lance is very handy. I can dc
three times as much now as q year ago and dc
it well, too. Stuart is getting to be very
helpful, and we do better than with the ser
wants; so don't look frightened, mother, and
think I am going to hurt myself at harc
work."
"I shant mind it, Grace, when there's nc
one here but our own family; but here's
house-full Of company now"
II know that; but we shall get along finely
Rose, who was always free and is such a goo(
woman, offers to do the washing and come
over at any time; so that's settled. Since
Eugene was here, Stewart and Albert have
really done wonderfully we'll. They see il
didn't hurt his dignity to bring a pail o
drinking water, black his own boots, and wal
on himself when it was necessary; and they
find it won't hurt them. I am so glad Stu
art is inclined to take Eugene as model, in
stead of Albert and cousin Tim, that I have
encouraged him all the time you were gone
Eugene came in good time for the child
he is of an age now to take decided turn fo
good or ill, and we must guard him agains
anything wrong. hope he will make a no
BILE man."
The wedding day was beautifully clear a
anv bride could wish. Mrs. Elliott rode owe
Il e Il G,