Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-06-18

and almost at the same mOWeuI NILS. A'oi 'on
entered with tray on which some little dell
cacies for Sydney were temptingly arranged.
"Well, I'll leave you for the present" said
Russell unwillingly; "but I'll see you again
before leave.'
But Sydney resolved to be asleep when his
friend came to repeat the visit.
The excitement of the interview he had
Just passed through gave an unusually hag
gard look to his face, and a keen, sharp pang
shot through Mrs. Norton's heart as she saw it
Fool !" she said to herself as she brought
little table to the bedside, and proceeded to
arrange the dainty repast she had brought
"What is it to you if trouble is in his mind
or suffering shakes his nerves? What is thai
to the retribution he must meet with at your
hands ?"
"Mrs. Norton, I cannot cal" said Sydney
who felt what little appetite he might other
wise have had quite destroyed by the agitatine
thoughts Russell's demands had called up
"My head is throbbing, and my hand-see
how it shakesp
"You are nervous to-day, sir" said the
housekeeper, in a low voice. "But think
you would feel better if you were to take
some refreshment."
"Well, will try but you must feed me-"
And with her own hands, Mrs. Norton
silently fed him with the delicate morsels on
his plate, and held the glass ofsangaree to his
trembling lips. Suddenly she stopped, and
turned from the bedside
"a sudden pain," she said, family, pressing
her hand to her side "It will pass Oft in
moment" And hurrying into the next room,
she bathed her face with water, and swallow
ed few drops to moisten her parched throat.
Heaven have mercy on mel" she moan
ed, below her breath. "Oh how can | endure
this misery? Why do such feelings as these
overpower me' Am forgetting my resolve
Dare I yield to such weakness !"
"Are you better, now? Sydney asked,
sympathizingly, when she was able to return
to his side.
"Thank you, I am better. I ain subject to
such attacks" And she refrained from lift
ing her eyes again to his face, but completed
her ministration with fixed, immovable
countenance, and resolutely composed man.
ner, while he ceased to wonder at the short
interruption which had occurred, in the nearer
troubles that filled his mind.
"Mr. RUSSELL" said Col. Hollingwood, after
lunch, (the Roxburys had left, and Ellinor
did not appear, so that only the three gentle
men we're presen) "Mr. Bradley would be
glad if you would witness paper he brought
with him this morning; it would save my
troubling our friend upstairs whose hand is in
almost too shaky condition to write, and my
granddaughter, I believe, has gone out"
"Certainly, sir" said Russell, and the trio
repaired to the library, where formidable
array of papers and red tape adorned the
centre.table.
"This doesn't look much like my sanctum al
present." said the Colonel, laughing. "How
ever, we've got through deal of business TO-
day, which, thanks to my legal adviser here
I believe I comprehend pretty thoroughly"
81 wish you'd comprehend" said Mr.. Brad
ley, "that you are to take good care of that
package you've persuaded me to leave with
you. My opinion is that you are rather care
less in such matters. Better let me keep il
in charge"
"My dear Bradley do you suppose I am
incapable of keeping little money for a few
days? What do you take me for?"
"For somebody not fit to be trusted, where
your own interests are concerned. But come,
Mr.. Russell, will you kindly put your name
to this document?- Just here, if you please. "
An odd expression was on Russells face as
he took the pen and obeyed the lawyers be-
hest.
"Shall you be riding back to town present
ly?" asked the latter, when the signature was
made, and he commenced folding up his pa
pers.
eyes, sir, in few moments-I would like
to run up to my friend Temples room to wish
him good-bye.'
"Well, if you are inclined, we'll 60 back
together"
"Certainly, sir" He went up stairs, but
was met by Mrs. Norton with the information
that her patient had dropped asleep and could
not be disturbed.
"Then will you kindly tell him when he
wakes, that if I do not hear from him in the
meantime, will see him again tomorrow v"
The housekeeqer promised to deliver the
message, and Russell slowly returned down
stairs. AS he passed through the hall, he
overheard remark from the library, uttered
in Col. Holingwood's CHEEKY tones.
"Never fear, my dear Bradley! There are
no thieves about; and it's just as safe in that
strong box at the head of my bed as if it were
in the Columbia Bank"
Call right" responded the lawyer; "but
mind, if you lose it, I'll consider it a personal
injury, after the trouble I've had in getting it
for you
The two gentlemen emerged together from
their retirement, as Russell was putting on
his linen riding-coat in the hall; the horses
at the same moment we're brought to the door,
and the two equestrians were presently on
their way back to town.
fro BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.