Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-05-28

apparent INTEREST," in any remarks not addressed
directly to herself, and answering those in as
brief a manner as possible; and the grave
dignity of her countenance and manner were,
as usual, impenetrable. In her heart she was
wishing that all these people-except perhaps
Kate-were away, and that she could again
enioy the undisturbed serenity of her custom
ary life.
The evening was nearly over, before Rus
sell drew his chair to Mr side.
81 can never be sufficiently grateful to
chance, Miss Hollingwood, for bringing my
friend Temple and myself to this part Of the
country at the same time, since have there
by become the recipient of such piece OF
good fortune" 49,
"To what good fortune do you allude p
asked Ellinor.
"Can you ask? That which brings me un-
der your grand fathers hospitable roof. am
most grateful to him and to you for the lnVl-
tation."
envy grandfather, am sure, did not ex.
pect his invitation to excite feeling of graf
itude," said Ellinor, disclaiming for herself
any share in the transaction.
ut does, notwithstanding cannot sutti-
ciently express my appreciation of the kind
ness-to perfect stranger, too; one who,
perhaps, was unknown to you even by reputa-
ton p
EYES," assented Elliuor, and though the ad-
mission was not Aattering to his vanity, ne
could not help thinking that it was just as
we'll for him that his reputation, in some re-
spects, had not come to their ears.
81 thought Sydney might have spoken of
me-" he continued 1--WE have been intimate
friends for many years; since boyhood, in
fact"
Ellinor's countenance expressed absolute
indifference to this announcement.
II don't wonder, however" pursued Russell,
"that he has not spoken of me-here-lately ;
for doubtless he has had but little leisure to
indulge in memories Of absent friends"
"Is he, then, so very busy? asked Ellinor,
seeing that some rejoinder was expected.
81 meant only that his thoughts were par
ticularly engaged"
"Indeed," said Ellinor, carelessly.
"You, of all persons, Miss Hollingwood,
should not need enlightenment on that point"
But Ellinor turned upon him such look
of cold enquiry and surprise, that he deemed
it advisable not to pursue this style of con-
versation, which was, perhaps, not in very
good taste, considering that he saw her now
for the first time.
"Do you live altogether in the country 2"
he asked, by way of changing the subject.
"Yes, altogether"
"Do you not occasionally, find it rather
lonely?"
"Not at all"
"Well, no doubt you have so many re-
sources, within yourself, that your surround
ings are of little Importance to you"
II find my surroundings particularly pleas
ant" said Ellinor, coldly.
PLEASANT they are beautiful, charming
but merely alluded to the absence ofsociety."
81 do not care for society,""
"Therein you differ from the generality Of
young ladies-I am safe in saying so, am l
not?"
II really don't know"
"What charming friend you appear to
have in Miss Roxbury," he continued in a
lower tone.
"Nliss Roxbury is a general favorite, be-
lieve."
$50 should suppose. She has so much
mation-such vivacity;I find her extreme
ly entertaining. So, apparently, does Mr..
Temple, at this moment-don'tyou thinkso ?"
Ellnor vouchsafed the briefest possible
glance across the room, and replied
II am glad he has some entertainment to
compensate for the dullness he has to endure
here"
"Dullness p echoed Russell. "I am sure
he ought to be the last man in the world to
find it dull"
Ellinor was silent.
"What fine old place this seems to be I
had no idea there was anything like it in this
part of the State"
eyes, it is nice place"
"There is such look of comfort about ev-
erything. In these large, elegantly appointed
houses, one often finds that cosy, home.like
air lacking, which is so indescribably charm
ing-don't you think so ?"
II can hardly judge-I visit very little"
"Ah there's nothing like the atmosphere
of home, after all. What pleasure-what
gayety, can compensate for its loss? I speak
feelingly, Miss Hollingwood, for I have no
home"
Ellinor slightly raised her brows, and said,
"indeed."
eyes, indeed it's a melancholy but unde.
niable truth. Our household was virtually
broken up by my fathers death my mother
had died long before; my only sister went to
live with an aunt, and my brother was mar
ried could not keep house alone, you know,
so I've been a waif and stray ever since Liv-
ing in lodgings is horrid life, 1 assure you.
You can imagine, therefore, that l do not use
an idle form of words, when I say that I owe
you debt of gratitude for permitting me to
enjoy glimpse of the happiness which I am
debarred from enjoying"
Just then Mrs. Roxbury, to Ellnor's great
satisfaction, rose from her seat, where she had
been indulging in a comfortable nap behind
her huge turkey-tail fan, and announced her