Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-05-30
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AN HEIRESS IN HEROWN RIGHT.
BY EMILY J. ROMEO.
CHAPTER ".
TALKING AND woRKING-PLANNING FOR
EMERGENCIES.
80, that man might know
The end of this days business, ere it come.'
SHAKESPEARE.
Mr.. Henry made his promised visit to MIR.
Wright and was pleased with the whole fam
lily, especially Ellen. In speaking of her on
his return to Mr.. Elliott's, he said to Mrs.
Elliott
"She makes me think of an expression my
wife uses when she wishes to say lady is pc
culiarly endowed with natural talents, bal
anced by good sound sense-tshe is an heiress
in her own right My wife thinks so little of
money and of people for moneys sake, and
values goodness and sense so highly, she is
considered very singular by those who cannot
see the worth of person except throug Oh the
dollars and cents they may possess. l wish
you could make us visit. You would like
my wife, am sure; and I promise her liking
you. You might be benefited bysome Of the
springs in our vicinity. They are quite cele-
brated at home, and it would give US pleasure
to have you visit US and try their virtues"
"Thank you. I should like to make the
visit, and have no doubt but should be
charmed with your wife; but I anticipate no
relief from any source for my poor, suffering
head"
eve shall be glad offs visit any way. And
it will do no harm to try the springs"
"The future is very uncertain but l may
90 when the war is over. When we have
been travelling have often wished to spend a
whole summer in Virginia; but after short
stay our party would overrule my wishes and
We would 60 on to Northern watering places
or other fashionable resorts, and spend the
season in gay fc:n.ies. I know shall never
consent to d. it again.
"You may not, Mrs. Elliott" but were this
war to end to-day, there are thousands who
would 60 tomorrow, if they could, and spend
the money the country at home will need, in
trying to outdress and outshine those who
have made fortunes out of our misfortunes." !"
II hope not. They could not, if they feel
as I do"
There was silence for few moments and
then Mrs. Elliott asked
"From your experience, what should you
advise if Sherman's army were to come
through here? Should you stay and risk it,
or try to seek place of greater safety?"
81 should stay by all means. You are off
the direct line to any city. This is poor ro-
sition for an army to make stand, and unless
there are different movements and maneu-
vres made by both sides than what l antici-
pate, you will not be apt to see anything but
scattering companies or stragglers, against
whom GOODNESS, courage and resolution are
great safeguards. If you leave your house it
will be plundered, and very probably burnt
Should you 60 away, you might run into
greater danger than you leave"
"But if we remain, there are some precau-
tions we could take in case stragglers or large
companies should come hereF
20, yes. I should advise you to secrete
everything you value, and let no one, save the
white members of the family, have an ink
ling of their place of deposit. Don't trust a
servant, no matter how much confidence you
have in one. Threats and bayonets can open
the mouths of those who could withstand soft
words and fair promises. Had you thought
of staying here and trusting Providence, or
of seeking another asylum?"
"I hardly know. We shall certainly re-
main till there are more threatening indica-
tions than now If this low country is
"thrown out" as is often talked Of and the
line of defenses removed to near the railroad
from Augusta to Branchville, we shall stay !;
for we have learned families are rarely molest-
ed when not in the march Of an army, if they
do remain in their own homes The up-coun-
try is crowded with refugees already, and
some of our relatives write they fare much
harder than before they went there"
81 think you would be protected if you were
thrown out; and then it won't be long now
before peace will be restored
"When I think of the trials Of mind we all
undergo, and the hardship so many suffer,
aside from the dangers of the camp, am
tempted to pray that the war may soon close,
even if we are subjugated. Since my son
Claude died I have had very little patriotism.
The blood of child can wash away much
of the ardor which was felt at the beginning
of four struggle; and when mother sees how
vain has been the sacrifice, it is no wonder her
soul cries for peace before all are slain"
Mr.. Henry prolonged his visit several days
with pleasure to himself and all the family !;
though he endeared himself most to Mrs.
Elliott and Grace.
"You make me think of Ellison, my broth
er-in-law," said Mr.. Elliott one evening. "He
writes home long letters containing the same
views youhold My wife and Graceare much
influenced by them, but Conway and are
more hopeful for our country, and won't be
disheartened. Then, Ellison is like you in
picking up friends; only little more so. He
sees "man and brother" in any one who
does half way right, or who tries to help him.
self. I often tell him he will demoralize So
ciety if he has his way, and he declares he
would improve it; but can't see it the way
he does"
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