Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-09-14


of the house when he went there ?"
eyes,. I had gone out buta moment, and
was in front of the door, waiting to be called
in again, when saw something like shadow
rush out Of. the darkness toward me.
thought it was spirit, come to fetch my faith
er.chief away, and I could not move or scream.
In minute was caught up and carried of,
and he put me on his horse and galloped here
with me- 1t was the big Indian. He had
been there once before. He wanted me to
marry him, and I would not. He said he
meant that should be his wife, and it was no
use for me to refuse. I began to fear that it
might, indeed, be so, since was alone and
helpless. 1t was a Joy to me when heard
your voice." - l''''
"But had you had not tried to escape, be-
fore came pr H2n 1.' 80. -"
II had, but could not. I never saw that
hatcbet, for it was hidden up on shelf, and
it was only by chance that climbed up to
look out through that hole, that my eyes fell
upon it. III had seen it before I might have
let myself ont, but am glad now | waited
until you came" 1858 ,"
"And where has Joe gone now?
ITO prepare for our wedding He said he
should bring his friends, and have feast, be-
cause I should not be married like common
girl; and he said he would bring me beau.
tiful present; but did not want his present
felt very unhappy, and wanted to get away
He thought he had me secure, and thought
so too. He said my hands we're too weak to
unfasten the door; and he never thought l
could get out any other way. felt so fright
ened, shut up in there alone"
"Well, you are safe now" said Arthur.
Neither of them said anything more just then.
They were riding at too furious pace to ad-
NIT of his entering upon any explanation Of
the real condition of affairs, which must be
deferred until they reached their destination.
All bis energies were concentrated upon ac-
complishing this in safety, and he continued
to urge his horse faster and faster, every mo-
ment fancying he heard the sound Of pursuit
in the distance behind them. 81 ''..
They had accomplished about half their
Journey, when he was forced to draw rein, for
his horse was giving out, and it was necessary
to take breathing-spell.
ave will rest here in the shade awhile,
he said to bis companion, as they halted be-
meath tree. "Look at the poor beast, how
he pants! He has done hard work to-day. l
think We are safe, now we have come thus
far" A" ..'" 4..''
"Do you fear the big Indian will follow
US ," asked Msnitara.
"Yes-is it not likely?"
| "If he returns soon-yes; but he may not
come back until we have got to the missionaE
rvs house. You will not let him take me
away from there, will your"
"No, indeedl He dare not attempt it."
"And if he should follow us, and overtake
Us before we get there 7"
81 shall fight for you, you may depend upon
that" ..# ..:
"Ah but he is so large and strong; he
might kill you, and carry me off,"
II don't think he will do that, Manitara;
he was very good to me once--he took care OF
me when was hurt He. might try to get
you away from me, but think l could pre-
vent him." 5-. .,.'. '' ..' .'
"Iam weary of riding" said Manitara, as
she leaned her head languidly back against
the tree, under which they had sat down to
rest, while the tired horse cropped the scanty
herbage near by. ut is so pleasant to sit
here in the cool shade. 1.-THE big Indian re-
turns and finds me gone, he will not come thia
way be will 60 to our reservation and seek
for me there" ,... .. ...-,
HE will seek the horses tracks" said Ar
thur, shaking bis head; "they will Tell him
which way to follow you"
"That is true," thoughtfully rejoined the
young girl. "Well, it may be that he will
stay away until evening; that will give US
plenty of time"
In any case, Arthur felt that it was impos'
sible to proceed just yet; and he stretched
himself on the grass at Manitara's feet, to
profit as fully as possible by this interval of
enforced repose. Looking up into her beau
tifuI, girlish face, now wearing thoughtful
and pre.occupied expression, he revolved in
his mind the strange circumstances of their
mutual relation, and took the sudden resolve
of telling her the facts of the case then and
there.
"Manitara" he said, abruptly. She turned
her lustrous eyes upon him with smile.
"Tell me" he said, taking her slender hand
in his own, "are you fond Of me? l mean,
do you like me very muchF
eyes" she frankly answered. "Now that
my father.chief is no more, like you better
than any one in the world"
"You would be willing to 60 back to my
home with me, if I wanted you, would you
not7"
Manitara hesitated before replying.
II do not know" she slowly answered, at
length. "Your great city is far away-and
there are no forests there, no rivers, no deer to
hunt--are there ?? ....-
"rhere is river there, and there are woods
near by-beautiful woods, where you could
go sometimes. Though, Of course, there are
none in the city, itself"
II would like better that you should stay
here" said Manitara. "Then I could be hap
py."
"But could not stay, Manitars. My uncle
is old, and wants me with him. lam obliged
TO return. If went without you, I would
not come back again, and you would not see