Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-11


Farmingdell Park, there to remain till tn
day of her nuptials. This arrangement wa
soon communicated by Pell to Benson, VIII
was, of course, exceedingly elated at his com
ing prospects, and constantly put on an extr'
degree of supercilious behavior toward hi
classmates, and rubbed his hands and laughed
when he saw Tim. "Let them laugh tina
win" thought Tim, and said nothing.
Tim paid one visit to Eliza and her aunt
at Farmingdell Park, before the evening o
the wedding. How we'll be played his caro-
when there, by insinuating himself into th'
good graces of Mrs. Winthrop, and the resul
of the conversation had with the old lady ano
her niece, will be shown in the sequel of oul
tale 1t is sufficient to say that Mrs. Win
throp liked Tim, and had always dislikcd ole
Pell. Tim communicated this secret to me
and requested that I would appear on tha
evening, dressed as grooms-man.
The day of the nuptials arrived. The eltt
of the country around, and of the college, were
invited to Farmingdell Park. Tim and my
selfwere dressed in the extreme Of fashion. ano
also procured coach still more splendid, in
which we wended our way to Mrs. Winthrop's
in advance of Benson and his party, consist
ing of old Pell and the groomsman. Having
thus taken the lead of the train, by the appl
cation of the whip to our horses, we found
ourselves at the Park some twenty minutes
before the rest of the party arrived.
On entering the parlor, we found Mrs
Winthrop, Eliza in her bridal dress, and her
cousin, Mary Winthrop, as bridesmaid and
also Mr.. Strong, the clergyman, to the latter
of whom Mrs. Winthrop introduced Tim as
the bridegroom, and myselfas his groomsman
1t was arranged that as soon as the party ar
rived and had properly assembled, that the
bride and bridesmaid and Tim and myself
should take our stations at the upper end Of
the parlor, when the clergyman should perform
the ceremony.
The whole party arrived soon after, and
were arranging themselves for their appear
ance in the parlor. Benson, on his arrival,
asked Mrs. Winthrop for Eliza, and was an
swered that she chose not to appear till the
hour of the ceremony should come, when she
would enter the room from the wing adjoining
the parlor, with the bridesmaid. In less
than an hour everything was ready for the
ceremony to commence. Pell had seated him.
self near the upper end of the room, and Mrs.
| Winthrop was stationed near him. Eliza and
her bridesmaid made their appearance from
an adjoining room, Eliza led in by Tim, and
I had the honor of conducting her cousin to
the place where we we're to stand. We had
just arranged, when Benson, with his grooms.
man, came up-and here considerable confu'
sion ensued Benson offered his hand to Eliza,
who did not extend hers, but waving it and
courtesying, requested him to be seated, as
there was an unoccupied seat near her uncle
Pell. Tim could hardly restrain himself from
laughing outright, while Benson was so stag
gered with surprise, modification and disap'
pointment, that he only moved few paces
and looked the very picture of despair.
The lovers joined hands, and the minister
commenced repeating the ceremony, when old
Pell, who had cast his eyes toward that end
of the room, discovered what was going on,
and screamed out-"I forbid the bans!'
The minister stopped.
II forbid the bans!" repeated old Pell, his
teeth gnashing with rage. 81 have never
given my consent"
"You have no consent to give" replied Mrs
Winthrop evil you please proceed with
the ceremony, Mr. Strong Mr.. Pell, this is
my niece's wedding, and in my own house; l,
therefore, hope you will take the hint, and let
US have no more of your interruption"
81 say" replied Pell, "tis written in her
fathers will that she cannot marry without
my consent"
"Forgery!' cried the same supernatural
voice, which Pell we'll recollected. 1t came
in a smothered tone-no one heard it but Pell
and Mrs. Winthrop. Old Pell grew pale
and said no more. The ceremony was now
finished without interruption, and Tim and
Eliza were pronounced "man and wife. u
Then there was tittering and laughing all
over the house. The students of the college
particularly, enjoyed it much. The idea that
Tim had so outgeneraled Benson in this by.
menial campaign was too good, and they
laughed together an hour. Benson only wait
ed for the pronunciation of the sentence that
Tim and Eliza were "man and wife"-he then
rushed out of the door, followed by his
groomsman and old Pell, and called for his
hack. AS he came rushing out, the students
hissed, and hailed him with, "Benson, how
gallant you are, running away from your
bride!" His carriage was soon got ready,
and in jumped Benson, groomsman and old
Pell, driving of at the rate OF ten miles an
hour.
After their departure, the evening passed
off merrily-the good fortune of Tim, and
the discontinue Of Benson and old Pell, fur,
nishing matter of conversation and laughter
for the whole party, The assembly broke up
at late hour, and departed to their respect,
i've homes.
The next morning the servant announced
the arrival of Mr.. Pell at Farmingdell Park,
accompanied by his lawyer, Mr.. Ridgely. Pell
directed the servant to summon Mrs. Win
throp, Tim, and Eliza, to the parlor. The
servant departed for that purpose, and in a
few moments they entered the parlor, where
Pell and Ridgely had seated themselves.
Eliza broke the silence. "You have come
early, uncle, to pay your respects to the bride
You can't tell how much feel gratifed and
honored by this mark of your friendship and
solicitude for my happiness" AS she said
this, she bent an eye full of roguish meaning
on Mrs. Winthrop and Tim.
Old PelPs wrath was up. GIVE come to
tell you, Madam" said he, addressing Eliza
''that you and your husband are beggars
By your dsobedience to me, you have forfeit
ed all claims to your fathers estate, which by
his will has now become my property. You
and your husband will please never show your
faces at the homestead"
Tim replied, eff you were not an old man
my only answer to your insolence would be
! by softly handing you into the street. AS ii
is, have only to answer that unless you
yourself Immediately quit the homestead, and
render up as executor, the possession of my
wife's estate, you will meet with trouble Of
which you may not be aware"
Mr.. Ridgely spoke: 81 have examined the
| will of rnnr witn's fathnr Mr. Innalvn and