Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-11-02

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take you, while Katie and Charlie Grayson
can 60 together. I have new cutter, and
you will be the first lady to grace it."
"Thanks, shall appreciate the honor,
assure you" 49,. -.
By Monday, the ground was in fine condl'
ton for sleighing, and Mabel was in the sew
enth heaven Of delight as she sat beside the
one whose wife she hoped some day to be.
She received his thoughtful attentions fol-
her comfort, as so many proofs that bis heart
was again touched. She had in truth most
bewitchingly sweet laugh, of which she was
aware, and as it rose above the music of Hero's
silver bells, her escort observed that it could
be likened to Fairy bells that come tinkling
DER the water-a compliment uttered by the
speaker with as little thought as gentlemen
generally pay compliments to those for whom
they have no special feeling, excepting as q
pleasant companion for the time being. And
as such Russell Lee regarded his sisters
friend. But Mabel chose to interpret it in
another way.
The holidays were passed in round OF
gaiety, and although Russell Lee had been
courteously attentive and polite, and had, on
one occasion, when she was confined to her
bed with severe eold. sent her some choice
fruit, and hot-house flowers. yet he never be-
trayed any particular love for her.
"But" Mabel would say to herself, that
may only be his way. He may be waiting
until leave to declare himself" ~
A month had already flown, surely. Time
had not clipped his wings nor stayed his hour
glass in her favor, 80 quickly had it passed,
and she was nothing 10th to extend her visit
to another week, at Katie's sincere expressed
wish. ss .-'-. i"
1t was on morning near the last half Of
this extra week that, upon going into the sit
ting:room, she was met by young lady, who,
when Mabel entered, exclaimed with surprise
as she advanced and kissed her:
"Why, Cousin Mabel, little thought. l
should SEQ you here ?" r'o: .~s = =
Il am equally surprised to meet you, Lena.
You are not q resident of this neighborhood
are you :" - ,..,ss.-r ;.,.. ...
A qriet smile wreathed the pretty mouth
of Lena Conway, as she glanced at her own
plain delaine and compared it with her cous.
in's stylish merino nowrapper. But she replied :
"No, Mabel, I reside good number of streets
from aristocratic Fifth Avenue, and teach
French and music in Madam Laville's' 'Acad.
envy. For the last three months have been
giving private instruction in French to Miss
Lee. I have been absent for the last few
weeks, owing to sickness, or we would have
met sooner. Oh! Mabel, I am glad you are
acquainted here; for, without exception, Miss
Katie and her brother are. the best people
living" ,...,..a ..,..,,.-
"Her brother! !" remarked Mabel Thornton,
in a tone of astonishment. "What cause
have you to mention him?" and, althoug Oh she
gave little laugh, as she spoke, she feared in
her mind that her cousins soft brown eyes
had done more execution than had her own
bright dark ones upon the heart of the hand
some Russell Lee. And yet it was not like.
ly, thought she, that he would bestow single
thought upon a person, who, 10 matter how
pretty and pleasing, was 80 far out of his cir.
Gle of life, and who had to earn her own live.
lihood. .,.,., -........,
II cannot tell you now, Mabel" was Lena's
reply AL that Nj. Lee haa dena for aas aad
mine Had'it not been for his kind attentions
to Brother Willie, who you know has been q a
cripple from his birth, the poor child would
have passed many dull hours. Hes sends him
books, flowers and fruits and one night, /
think the tenth of the month, yes that was
the date, for it was Willie's birthday, the
child was taken with violent spasms, and Mr..
Lee happening in to see him, remained all
night and tended him as kindly as if he had
been his own brother" ,i...t
REALLY it was very kind in him, Lena, u
replied Mabel, rather superciliously, "but how
did you first make their acouaiHsance? You
know Miss Lee and I were former school.
mates and friends?" -
"Quite accidentally, Mabel. Upon our
coming here to reside, / advertised for sit
uation as governess. Miss Lee answered ii
in person, and made arrangements for me to
come at certain hours and instruct her in
French. Subsequently she procured me q
leadership in the Academy" '..'
"That is all very natural, Lena, but that
does not concern the brother; is he your pu
pil also ?" And the tone and accompanying
laugh were rather sarcastic.
Lena Conway now began to have an insight
into her cousins character, but appearing moi
to notice it, she replied pleasantly:
"Certainly not; but one morning Miss
Katie proposed that I should bring Willie
here some day that he might enjoy the books
pictures and flowers, of which he is very fond
MI. Lee, being at home at the time, enter
tained him while was occupied with my pu
pil. Since then he calls at the house once in
awhile, and either reads to Willie or takes
him to ride. The child is quite fond of him.
Chow very romantic !" was Miss Thorn
toms answer, while coutemptuouu smile rest
ed on her lips. "But please do not let them
know that we are related, for I think am in
a fair way of winning Mr.. Lees affections
which shall fail to do if they become aware
of my connection with those who work fol-
their own support. They may befriend you
but warn you against letting your gratitude
deepen into love. I would not see you dis
posed to love where you could meet with nc
return" '-... ...
"He would make splendid husband, Ma
bel, for he is high principled and possesses 6
noble heart, and is worthy the love of true
woman. ..,... a.4
"As regards love, Lena, that may come af
ter marriage; I wish to have my ambition
gratifed first. And believe I WAS destined
to preside over just such an establishment al
this. Just think how Lottie Mason, Jessie
Bolton, and the rest of the girls down home
would envy me, should they hear that thei'
friend, Mabel Thornton, was engaged to the
wealthy Mr. Lee, of New York"
At this moment steps were heard approach
ing, and again eautioning her cousin to say
nothing regarding their relationship, Mabel