Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-13
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! AS W Iudt, IeJoltlcu Ills Eue"I Will
smile, 81 have long been accustomed to rougl
it, when occasion required, and can sleep al
most anywhere. The hard ground has Otter
made nv bed, and the branches of tree, OF
the open sky, my canopy; but | will no
deny that gladly relinquish the prospect o
such doubtful comforts, for those which you
so kindly tender me in their place
Esther felt somewhat ashamed of her own
tardiness in having offered him the hospital
ity which he seemed so highly to appreciate
and while the dinner was being made ready
to place on table, she went to see that thelI
one spare chamber was suitably prepared tor
his reception.
; At dinner Senior Alasquez made himself
very entertaining discoursiug on many inter
esting topics, so fuently and 50 we'll that even
Esther found herself listening and replying
with some degree of pleasure. She began to
conceive rather more favorable opinion OF
him than before, when she found that he ad
dressed himself chiefly to her husband, and
was less marked in his attention to herself
than BEFORE though equally deferential and
polite.
1t was arranged that he should set out with
his host at an early hour in the morning, and
Raymond begged his wife to have breakfast
pre- pared by sunrise, that they might travel
with less fatigue, during the cooler hours of
the day. General KS residence was some
twenty miles distant, and though they would
endeavor> to return before nightfall, it was
possible that they might be detained until the
following day. .
81 shall not willingly leave you alone all
night" said Paul to his wife, when they were
alone "but if am constrained to do SO, |
will feel no apprehensions on your account,
since know that the servants are perfectly
trustworthy, and that there will be nothing to
disturb you. You will not be afraid, will you,
dear, if am prevented returning?"
"Not at ALL Once on time would have
been but now feel perfectly safe here. But
do hope Paul, for many reasons, that you
will not be detained. | have no doubt | am
very toolish-or that you will consider me
so-but cannot tell you how reluctant feel
to have you 90 on this journey"
"Why, Esther, thought you had overcome
that feeling"
"Indeed | have not, though I have tried
very hard to do So
To his surprise he saw that her eyes were
full of tears.
MY darling," he exclaimed, taking her in
his arms, 81 had no idea that my going would
cause you so much pain. Tell me, truly,
what it is that distresses you, if it is not my
leaving you-you say that you do not mind
that"
II would not mind that, under different
circumstances. But going in this way-in
company with that man"
"Stll the old prejudice, dearest ~
at may be prejudice Call it what you
will, it is an instinct that warns me against
him-that bids me distrust him and his pre-
tended goodwill Paul, he is no safe friend. y
"Now, Esther,' said Raymond in a serious
tone, "this is real childishness on your part.
Because the mans appearance and manner
are distasteful to you, you are willing to be-
lieve everything that is bad him. My dear
child, don't you suppose that | have had ex-
;,orionoo o.ausl,, in my INTERCOURSE with my
tellow-mcn, to distinguish the bad from the
good or at any rate to keep clear of dam
ger in the contact? You talk as if were a
verdant boy, at the mercy of any impostor
who might choose to make tool of me. Don t
you give me credit for a little prudence and
common senSe!'
"Of course l do, Paul Butch, it's no
use for me to talk" said Esther, half impa-
tiently turning away. 81 know all | say
seems very childish, and very silly, and so
forth, and you don't put one bit Of faith in
my Judgment, though | tell you in this case it
is better than yours
"Don't put on that injured air, as if | were
doing you some great wrong, Esther. Come,
now shall break through the compact and
stay at home? Say the word and | will do
it-providcd you let me give the Sclior my
reasons for doing 50!
"And tell him what spoilt, tyrannical wife
you have! No, thank you, said Esther, with
a eightened color, for she was little hurt
by his tone, which had touch Of sarcasm in
it. eco, by all means if you want to, and
stay as long as you please-1 am not going to
say another word to prevent you
"If Senor Alasqucz is going to make us
quarrel, shall wish him at the antipodes, y
said Raymond. 81 hate doing anything that
you dislike but in a case like this, where |
feel that real good will result from my carry
ing out my plan, think you ought to let me
exercise my own judgment little. You
nov you. am sure have always given you
'proof of my anxiety to fulfil your slightest
osiSh.'
hcl OF course Esther yielded, and of course the
lie dispute was amicably settled and full
girl meditation made; for nothing would have
ON essed her more than coldneSs arising be-
had Il herself and Paul. and she began to
this to:hat, after all, he must know best, and
in ;e herself of unreasonable pcrsistency,
her So was, perhaps, al unfoundcd opinion.
rom WORT on a cheerful air and agreed not
rood And self any more about the matter.
cry smiles Raymond, delighted at her restored
very At the 1enced talking Of his satisfaction
wn," friend, pct of making General X his
ncnt accrue to: the advantages which would
0 its to enter ilpm such a friendship, she tried
IN, is readily as his views, and to respond as
from the fir, had sympathized in them
4 Is They all b
ent." morning; and themselves early the next
pur- Matched, the hl as breakfast was dis
nver- and Raymond @rc brought to the door,
same part. The forn,'guest prepared to de-
ie her der leave VI ht'1lreauy Iahcn aS len-
cheon to be absent ye; though he expected
waiter the Spanard appr,ad Of a day; and
ro6tcd bye, bent low over h to bid her good.
q task =" \ thousand thanhrcd hand
knew pi,ality, sonora! BcAur gracious hos
erable will not soon be forso''' your kindness
er far some future time 10 f'p% venture al
encatb fear of wcaryihg you witaist, without
"Ccrtainly," replied Esssence?"
ndown, tone as she coulo co'','''''""s coralal Il