Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-02-22

to his friend, Mr.. Danton, to obtain suita,
BILE recommendation.
He had some difficulty in prevailing on the
old gentleman not to write too hourishing a
panegyric on his mental and moral qualities,
and having finally succeeded in obtaining a
reasonably worded certificate Of his education
and gentlemanly standing, set off with it for
- street.
His ring at the bell of the house designated
was answered by servant in livery, who
took in his card, and presently returned with
an invitation for him to walk in. He was
shown into large and handsomely furnished
library, where gentleman was sitting alone,
near table covered with papers,
"Mr. Powell, how do you dc" he said, rising
and coming forward, as Richard entered.
"Pray, take seat near the fire cold weather
this"
"Quite cold," Richard assented, and having
taken chair, drew from his pocket the adver-
tisement that had broughthim thither.
II came, sir, in answer to this," he said pre-
senting it to the gentleman, who had intro
duced himself as Mr.. Macbeth.
"Indeed All yes. I am very anxious,
indeed, to get this matter arranged, and trust
we may be able to settle it. So you are desi-
rous of filling the post of tutor and travelling
companion, I understand; or, do you come
on the part of some one else?"
"No, sir, come on my own part. If we
can make suitable arrangement, shall be
very glad to obtain the position"
Mr.. Macbeth glanced keenly at him. The
glance apparently satisfied him, for when
Richard handed him Mr.. Dantons recon-
mendation he barely looked at it and put it
aside.
"My chief object, Mr.. Powell, is to obtain
trustworthy friend and protector for the
little boy, whom / am desirous of sending
back to his home in England. He came over
with me year ago, chiefly on account of his
health, which was delicate, and which has now
been completely restored by change Of eli
mate and course of travel throughout the
State. My home is in Illinois, and circum-
stances render it almost impossible for me to
take the voyage across the Atlantic at present,
or for some time to come. His mother
grand mother I should say-who is relative
Of mine, writes me word to send him back
under the care of some reliable person, since
I cannot go myself Now you understand
that it is an office of considerable RESPONSE
bility, and one which could not entrust to a
person whom did not place confidence in.
You appear to me just the sort Of person that
would perfectly suit my requirements"
Richard bowed.
"With regard to the Office of tutor" contin-
ued Mr.. Macbeth, ri proposed that in con:
junction with the other, thinking it would
make the plan easier to be carried out. If it
suits you to take it, and you find that your
pupil and yourself get on we'll together, l
think can insure you permanent situation
in that capacity. You could make the agree.
ment with him for time-say three months,
at the expiration of which period you could
make your farther arrangements with Mrs.
Mansfield, the little boys grandmother.
Would that suit your"
Perfectly" Richard rejoined.
"And how soon would it suit you to sail p
"Atany time you please, sir; l am entirely
at your disposal"
"Good Let me see," said Mr. Macbeth
taking up paper and running his eye over
the list of vessels advertised. 81 find that
the ocean Queen" leaves New York on the
twelfth, which will be just a week from to-
morrow. That will give us ample time to
make our preparations and get to New York
on the eleventh."
II shall be ready whenever you say" re-
piled Richard
81 will send you word positively this after
noon what day we shall leave here. Of course
all your expenses will be paid from the time
of starting. I will accompany you myself as
far as New York, and see you safely off.
Now, will you let me present your future
charge to you?"
Richard expressed his pleasure at the pro-
posal, and Mr.. Macbeth, who seemed quite
pleased at having arranged the whole matter
in such satisfactory manner, rung the bell
and desired a servant to send Master Cecil
down directly.
The summons was presently answered by q
slender dark-haired boy of twelve or thirteen,
who at Mr.. Macbeths bidding went up to
Richard and shook hands, with courteous
grown-up sort of air that amused the latter.
yet pleased and attracted him too. He asked
the boy few questions, which he answered
intelligently and promptly, and they presently
parted, mutually satisfied with each other
Richard full of the new prospect opening be-
fore him, and vague anticipation Of some
happy result: =,
"Cousin John," said little Cecil to Mr..
Macbeth when the visitor had departed, "who
| does Mr.. Powell remind you Off"
81 don't know, Cecil he looks like some
body have seen, but 1 cannot recollect
whom"
II know" said Cecil. "It's that picture Of
Grandmamma's sister, Aunt Marian, that
hangs up in the drawing-room at home.
Don't you remember it ?"
$50 it is, l do Think" said Mr.. Macbeth.
"There is quite likeness, now you speak Of
it, especially about the upper part of the face: "
Funny, isn't it?" said Cecil. "How in
the world does he come to look like Aunt
Marian, I wonder?"
"One sees these accidental resemblances
sometimes" rejoined his cousin. "Well, my
boy, you are to sail in the "Ocean Queen" on
the twelfth, so I advise you to begin making
your preparations at once"
CHAPTER XII.
"It is nearly time for them to be here,
Dorothy. How do long for the moment to
come when may clasp my own dear boy in
my arms once more!
~ wonder if he is much grown and altered" "
said Mrs. Dorothy Mills, the cousin and COM
panion of old Mrs Mansfield, the grandmoth-
er of little Cecil, with whom she had been
staying since the latter had left him. Cecil
was due at Mansfield Park this very after