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

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tween her return and the important day; when
it was found one of Mr.. Ellison's cousins was
a good performer and was willing to be accom-
modating.
Grace and Julia were bridesmaids Jack
and Tom groomsmen.
Jack thought Grace, in her white with blue
trimmings, the loveliest lady present; while
Tom-the very Tom of whom he was jealous
declared that "F'llen's quiet happiness made
her as handsome as any Of Mr.. Elliotts
daughters, be- utiful as they were; and as tol
Julia, with he pink sash and bows, she was
sweet as rosebud"
The impressive ceremony was very solemn
as it always is when properly conducted. Mr.
Wright gave the bride away as if accustomed
to the service, and when it was over and they
had reached his house, the congratulations
were hearty and sincere.
To the lovers of good dinners it would
have been treat to have enjoyed the one
prepared that day. Mrs. Wright was one Of
those natural house.keepers who know how to
have cooking and other work done we'll, with
no apparent trouble. Some of the city guests
who ate so heartily, would have been surprised
to learn that almost every substantial and
delicacy was raised on the place and prepared
at home
Jacks position as groomsman gave him SO
much chance to stay near Grace, that he had
no time nor occasion for feeling the ravages
of the "green-eyed monster" and so, was his
usual joyous, happy self; but after the fes'
tivities we're over, the bridal party gone to
the city and he to his plantation, he torment
ed himself by thinking how many chances
Tom might have to meet Grace at Mr.. Eli
sons, and he away off where he could neither
see nor speak to her; forgetting that Tom was
too busy to visit during the week and Grace
would not go to her uncle's on Sundays.
A little incident occurred the day Of the
wedding more annoying to Mrs. Elliott than
any one else. Just before the company had
departed, and while they were putting on hats
and wells, cousin Tim stepped up, and without
his usual pomposity, handed Ellen a piece Of
paper and asked if she would "please fill that
little bill for Miss Elliott, while she was in
town."
"Certainly," said she, with great pleasure" ."
eve will speak to Mr.. Ellison about the
money" said Tim, turning off quickly.
Ellen glanced at the row Of items.
"One piece of good longcloth, New York
Mills.
Two linen muslin dresses, ~ yds each.
One doz. linen handkerchiefs.
Six pr. fine stockings" and dozen minor
articles"
"Do you wish your dresses light colored or
do you leave the selection entirely to my
iudgment?" whispered she, as Mrs. Elliott
came to take leave. She had misunderstood
Tim Elliott's hurried Miss Elliott.
"What dresses? I don't understand"
Ellen held out the bill.
"Who gave it to your"
"Mr. Tim Elliott. I understood it was for
you."
"Did he give you any money"
"No; he said he would speak to Mr.. Elli-
son about it."
"I will take it if you please. You will
have enough to attend to in the city without
being Inconvenience by selecting articles for
Others"
"It will be very little trouble. lido not OBJ
ject to it in the least. Remember how much
you did for me-"
"This is an entirely different matter, and
you must really allow me to have my own
way" and she drew the paper from Ellens
reluctant fingers.
The next day, when all were gone and she
had an opportunity to speak to Miss Letitia
alone, she handed her the bill with
eff the things bought you are not suffi-
cient, you will please let me know; and not
try to sponge on people on whom you have
no claims and have tried to injure. l cannot
afford cloth from New York Mills for my
own use, and the four summer dresses gave
you ought to last this season, if they are not
linen muslins. AS to the other things, |
thought I supplied you abundantly. Had
you sent the money for what you wanted, l
should not have said word"
Miss Letitia's face Redeemed with anger,
she threw the bill into the fireplace, raised
her nose and went hastily out Of the room
1t was one time when she could make no
reply.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellison went to housekeeping
as soon after their visit to Charleston as they
could get their furniture home.
Ellen had been pleased with her new rela'
tives, and they in return were surprised that
such an intelligent interesting girl, could
have passed the most Of her life in the
country.
Mrs. Wright's only piece Of advice to Ell
len, the day she entered her new home, was
short but excellent
"Never use table-cloth till you would be
ashamed of it if company should come unex'
pectedly; and always keep your knives and
lamp-chmneys clean and bright"
Mr.. Wright said: "Daughter, you WILL ire.
quently have company who are accustomed
to later hours than you and while it will be
your duty to care for your health and 60 to
bed early enough to have good nights rest
before your usual hour of rising, never let
your temper be fretted because others may
not do exactly like yourself, but prefer to
sleep late and long. have seen people who
could overlook faults and vices, but could
make no allowance for late sleeping. Re
member that it is no crime to like that last