Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-13
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A THRILLING STORY OF WESTERN LIFE
by Mrs. HENRY IDEAS.


All IllS Liue lOlHluS nau ueek seeH VI hool"
of Alasquez, and Esther had almost ceased tc
remember him and the fears she had at first
entertained Of his drawing her husband into
an intimacy inimical to his welfare.
One day, however, as she was sitting by her
open window, engaged with a book, while
Picciola was occupied in putting the room in
order, she chanced to raise her eyes, and, to
her equal surprise and discontinue, perceived
horseman approaching their gate IN whom
she could not fail at once to recognize their
quondam companion Of the ship. A disagree.
able shock, such as that experienced by q
person who suddenly receives dash of cold
water unexpectedly into his or her face, thrill
ed her at the unlooked-for apparition. And
very slowly and reluctantly did she prepare
to 90 down to meet the visitor, while casting
about in her mind by what means she could
manage to make his stay in the house as short
as possible
She sent Picciola to answer the knock,
which was speedily heard at the door. And
the girl brought up card, on which thename,
Pedro Alasquez," was written in remarka-
bly, free and graceful hand, and message to
the effect that as Sehor Raymond was out,
the gentleman would be g lad to see the Sc
nora on matter of very particular impor'
tance.
Esther went into the parlor, and there
found the object Of her aversion, looking not
one whit cb anged from the time when she had
seen him last, except that he was more care
fully and richly dressed. He saluted her
with an air of the most profound respect, and
inquired minutely after the health and wei
fare of her husband and herself The instinct
of politeness and hospitality due to any one
under her own roof, enforced civil, if not a
cordial response on her part, and the Senior
having taken an offered seat, was soon pour
ing forth fluent remarks in regard to the
weather, the beauty of the scenery through
which he had passed, and his delight at find
ing his hostess so charmingly and happily es-
tablished. "For doubtless, Seiiora," said he,
"you lead happy life here, surrounded as
you are by so many Of Natures most attrac-
tive features, and by an atmosphere Of purity
and peace which must be most congenial to
heart like yours
81 am quite satisfied with my home, in eve
ry respect" she rejoined rather coldly, "and
find nothing to complain Of
"Iour tranquil valley" he resumed, ere
minds me of hallowed shrine at the end of a
toilsome pilgrimage; greeting one with its
serene and smiling aspect, after the tatigung
road over yonder mountains, which are pic
turesque enough as a matter Of scenery, but
do not offer the best facilities for travel in the
world"
did your road lie through the mountains ?"
asked Esther
"For great part of the way-yes. have
been on sort Of exploring expedition, among
some of the most difficult mining regions of
our country"
care yo,, interested in the mines?'
"Not personally, but indirectly. | have
some intimate friends who are extensively en-
gagged in directing | may add, protiting
by-mining operations. Does the Senior
Raymond interest himself in these lately open
ed sources # wealth?'
Not ryuuch, | believe" replied Esther,
who was not 1esirous of entering upon any
minute discusson respecting her husbands
views and occuptions. "His own particular
business takes u most of his time and
thoughts" haynnd did, she knew, cherish
glowing expectatio' concerning a certain
Claim which had bee. recently located bnt
this fact she did not c'sder it necessary to
communicate.
81 have news to impar,.9 him which will,
trust prove acceptable" Etinued Alasouez.
81 have lately had an inrview with nv
friend General K, ana ave prepared
him for the pleasure of an production to
the ,. senior RAYMOND, to which looks for
ward with anxiety. In fact, the ,cial object
"s WV NV visit here to-day, which fear Won
on;aht otherwise regard in the ligr If an in.
trnsion, is to arrange visit, in CO VT with
vour husband, to my distinguished I'D &C.
cord;pe to an agreement we made ION; h;nce."
Estber constrained herself to reply t her
husband would no doubt be Obliged rim
fnr bis consideration, though lnwardiS el-
m ;uo sentiment decidedly opposed to pIe'a
at the thought Of the expedition IN q1es
Il WAS now luncheontlme, ana She ''au ~
source but to offer her guest some relrvs." vs,
after his long ride. She therefore c''.'ee
c;ola and desired her to hand tray o,
cuits, fruit and wine, which she ana "''A
accustomed native grace.
"Wbat a strikingly beautiful young
,ou have as your attendant, Sonora
wented Alasouez, in a low tone, when sne ne
Iaft the room. did you procure her Ill
neighborhood| e,d;r,
"Nlr, RAYMOND was fortunate lnhndln'
for me at small settlement some miles
Laro ren]ied Esther. "She Is a very
girl, and find her services qulte ""sa s".'se"~
"She reminds me, III apPe"ranIie'
strongly, of some one know, or nave A'''
said the Spaniard. "Though at TINS "'
cannot precisely trace the likeness
aorroct source. She is not Amerlcah-oC
she?' ,,;l
,o-. "hut believe she is of Spanish dies
Then feeling an instructive reluctance
sne tho tonic farther, she changed the nc,
s0t;on 70 some indifferent theme. Inc
instinct, which she could not oeli'e, ,', 'n', 1n,
refrain from recalling PlccloIa "nen u io'
ras over. She herself removed inc
from the room, and at the same time /
hy the opportunity to set the young glt t
-, snother part of the house, which sl'
would keen her occupied tor conSi
lsuath Of time, and probably prevent
% .has annearspce while Alasquez was
the same roof. =. =,
Rsvmopd returned, as usual, at Su
u,,;nh ,ya. their customary dinner NJ
W. business kent him abroad all day
Esther could not repress 1ee''"s VI
when she saw how cordially he s
visitor, and how really glau he p1o appo"l. l.
to meet him. Alasquez soon maoe 4
him the object of his visit, and Ms , =,
nrnfuse in his thanks and ackho"'e'
"You will remain here to-h'ennl' v y
S.nor, and tomorrow, II ~ W." :,