Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-01-29
CHAPTER Xxx.

CHAPTER Xxx.
20, is it a fainting fit ?" cried Ola, in sud-
den alarm, running into the room with aro-
matte vinegar and pungent salts, when the in
formation of her mistress indisposltion reach
ed her "my dear mistress is not subject to
fanting fits !; 1 never saw her in one before
Ouqht we to send for doctor? don't know
what to do" she cried, helplessly, wringlng
her hands.
"Give me a glass Of cold water for her !!
She is beginning to revive!" said Clarence
Gadbury.
Ola Immediately departed in search of it.
Meanwhile little group had gathered
around the apparently insensble Cecelia,
who, knowing that water had been sent for,
and not quite certain about the mode in which
it would be applied, began languidly to un-
close her large gray eyes, and to glance with
well-acted wonderment about her, sighing-
"Where am II Clarence, are you here"
dearest, am here" replied the devoted
young Gadbury, STOPPING over Cecilia in an
af1ectionate manner; you have been very
sick-but you are better now, are you not r
"Oh! yes; much better 1t was the heat
of the room and the excitement that prostra-
ted me !" said the willy Cecilia. Then she
went on-perceiving the crowd and turning
to Gadbury with an apologize air. thank
you very much for your kindness, sir!'
And with these words, breathed in her gen.
tlest tones, she softly released herself from the
young mans supporting arms "It was so
foolish in me to lose my senses in that weak
way! Such thing never happened to me
before, and hope it never will again. feel
quite ashamed of myself"
Several guests, who had gathered about her,
now dispersed to their tstes.a-tttes and their
music, and Gadbury was left to the mercy Of
the lovely, cunning, schemng widow, Cecilia
Fessenden, who boasted that she never "missed
her mark"
"You will allow me. the pleasure and the
privilege of calling to make enquiry about
your health, even if I may not Immediately
expect an answer to my suit?" Gadbury said,
after he had conversed with her for some time,
and was about taking his leave.
Cecela's heart beat high at this. 1t was
the very thing, of all others, that she most
ardently desired-the very thing which had
prompted her recent swoon, that she might
avoid Irving McDonald's espionage, and re-
ceive the new lovers suit in her own way
"If you care so much, I shall be too happy"
She felt that it was so charming for some one
to take even trihing interest in her for her
own sake. In that great city she was alone
utterly alone-and it would be too delightful
to enjoy the familiar society of friend whose
mind and heart were congenial to her own
Smiling in the young mans face, with an
enchanting smile that might have deceived
the arch-6end himself, she said these things
And with glamour over him, young Cad
bury departed but he had no idea, as yet, Of
resigning his privilege to visit other celebra-
ted and beautiful women, and the next day
found him paying courteous call upon the
charming young debutante, Lide Halstead.
! He half way meant to leave his card, but at
the door he was met by Mrs. Park 8rentz, in
lieu of domestic.
ooh Mr.. Gadbury !" she cried, "pray come
in Miss Halstead will be so enchanted to see
you She is just practicing lot ofnew songs
from Paris. She will be so delighted She
has such passionate admiration for Kentuck-
IAN" |"
There was nothing left for Clarence to do
but accept the pressing invitation and enter
He had no earthly inclination to become on an
intimate footing with Miss Halstead and her
disagreeable chaperon; but courtesy left him
no alternative in the matter.
Miss Halstead lived in very pretty villa,
near Clairmont. 1t was furnished in the most
charming STYLE too, by the owner, from whom
! she rented it.
Clarence was ushered into delightful lit
tie parlor, opening, in turn, on beautiful,
breezy balcony, shaded by creepers, by scented
eglantine and crimson honey-suckles- form
ing most enchanting retreat during the sui
try hours of day or night.
a graceful figure, robed in white, came for
ward and greeted him with modest bow. 1t
was Lide Hastead, the young actress.
After he had made polite inquiries regard
ing her health, Gadbury launched out into the
sea of social common places. Time drfted
by, and the young Kentuckian began to feel
somewhat bewildcred by the fascinating CLAN