Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-03-21

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the proud girl. She stopped behind Mildred's
chair, and bending down, kissed her.
"Ihope I look better than did when was
raving in the drawing-room, this morning. I
am sure feel better, Milly, and I do beg you
will attribute all I said to that fearful head
ache"
Headache, did you say? asked Mr.. More
ton, quickly. He was very fond-almost
foolishly fond father. "Perhaps you had bet
ter not go out this evening, my DEAR"
"Oh! no, papa, am quite we'll now, after
a long nap, and I would not miss this s0irse,
on any account. All our finest amateur mu.
sicians are to be there" she went on, seating
herself at the table, "and I am sure you would
enjoy it too, papa, if we could only induce
you to 60 with US"
81 dare say I should, but how can poor
man listen to Beethoven and Mozart with
statutes, recognizances, fines, double.vouch-
ers,' &C., ringing in his head and muddling
his brains. I wish that rascal, Jack, would
make his appearance, and relieve me of part;
though, no doubt, if he we're here he would
be worth nothing in that line for ten years to
come"
"Now, papa" Mrs. Moreton exclaimed, sus-
pending the soup-ladle as she spoke, "you must
not be so unjust to our absent boy. stand
surety that he will 60 to work with will as
soon as he returns, and make good all this
lost time"
"Just like the rest of your lovely sex, my
Marian" returned her husband, laughing"
Signing your name to paper for which you
can never be held responsible. Remember
you are lawyers wife, and don't make such
blunders."
81 am not likely to forget fact Of which
am so constantly and painfully reminded"
ESPECIALLY when I refuse to accompany
you to soirses-musicales, eh? I plead guilty,
and mean to reform shortly. What do you
say, pussy" to Henriette, who came in at
that instant "Here is your mamma be-
moaning her fate as lawyers wife. See that
you don't fall into the same trap, for Fred is
coming out strong in Blackstone"
Henriette's sallow face flushed vividly, and
she strove to hide her confusion by STOPPING
to kiss her fathers cheek.
"Oh papa, Fred is not in Etta's books
nowadays" Kate said with merry laugh at
her sisters expense; che has been bowing at
new shrine lately. Like all the rest Of the
men he can't resist Ninon Pignolet's graces
and-guineas."
"It isn't possible!" Mr.. Moreton exclaimed
with more warmth than the subject seemed to
demand. ~ did give that boy credit for
more stability than to be fascinated by such
an outrageous coquette. won't believe 1t
either until see for myself"
He took up decanter of Port and filled
the glasses which stood nearest him. Mildred
could not help smiling at the comical face
Kate made on hearing this announcement.
"You can see it any evening for yourself if
you will, either at the opera or other conven-
lent places for Hirtations. confess l do be-
lieve, after all, it is a mere Irritation. Ninon
can't help playing such games, and it is only
the desire of the moth for the star which
Fred evinces. Of course he cannot really
love her she is too openly fond Of admiration
to command that regard upon which true love
must be founded"
$50! Daniel come to judgment! Now,
Mademoiselle Portia, when did you make
this wonderful discovery insist upon be-
ing your con6dant."
"Papa, don't make fun Of me" Kate said
reproachfully, while the rest laughed hearth
ly-even Henriette recovering her usual
sangjroid.
They were still sitting over the coffee an
hour afterward when the carriage was an
nounced, and Mrs. Moreton hurried the girls
of, fearing they might lose part of the music.
Madame Pignolet's drawing-rooms were
filled with crowd of silent listeners when
they arrived. A well-known professor was
seated at the piano playing the overture to
Semiramide, while several amateurs accom-
panied him upon various instruments. The
last hurrying rappsl lutta ytorsa was drawing
to close, and the hostess, model of Creole
grace and affability, approached to greet them.
"Ah my dear friend, welcome! I feared
something might prevent your coming. And
where is our charming ds6utante' Will you
come this way, and allow me to present you
to my mother? Henriette-Kate, ma chere,
I leave you to your adorers."
She smiled, displaying a set of faultless
teeth, as two or three gentlemen came for
ward and the music having ceased, Mildred
followed her aunt to where lovely old lady
was sitting surrounded by circle of friends.
They made way for Mrs. Moreton, and lively
conversation ensued, for Madame Pignolet
mere was even more of bel esprit than her
popular daughter.
Mildred's eyes wandered over the throng
in search of some face she knew, but for
time it was vain. She was yet too much of
stranger to feel at home among such scenes,
and it was relief when she heard voice
which had become very familiar in the brief
space that had elapsed since their informal
introduction.
81 was just about to despair of seeing you"
Waldemar said, leaning over the back Of her
chair.
There was no mistaking the pleasure which
Illuminated the wonderful face bending over
her-a face which might have been modelled
from an ideal Phebus Apollo-perfect in
nroportion. and beautiful as perfect.