Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-09-14
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LOST AND FOUND
THE WHITE aFAWN OF THE FOREST.

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THE WHITEaFAWN OF THE FOREST.
z..a BY MRS. HENRY DEAs.
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!, Mrs. Carleton and her daughters, who were
assembled in the family sitting.room, were
quite surprised to see Arthur walk in with his
unexpected companion. In a few words he
related the story Of his adventure, and they
praised and admired Manitara as much as
his heart could desire, while shuddering at
the thought of his narrow escape
MI. Carleton was at home and consented
on learning the errand on which the Indian
girl had come, to return at once with her to
the dwelling of the sick chief, though it was
already nearly dark. While old Whitefoot
was being saddled, Mrs. Carleton and the
three girls questioned Manitara, much as
Arthur had done, and were delighted with her
intelligent manner, and the frank simplicity
of her replies. She, on her part, was equally
charmed with them, and with everything she
saw around her; and turning to Arthur, she
artlessly exclaimed as she pointed at Amy
aYou said they were not prettier than me,
but am sure that one is. She has the pref
tiest face ever saw in my life"
Arthur, somewhat embarrassed, yeddened
at this speech, but general laug set him at
his ease; and Amy said, good-humoredly-.
II am not the pretty one, Manitara. My
sister Lucia is better.looking. Don't you
think so ?" .. .- .,,,..... ....,. 49,: :......
!, Manitara gave Lucia good look, and can
didly replied in the negative. "But," she
added. with native grace, II like you all as
much as one another-I like you eall ever so
much. May come again and see you some
timesP e.. .-.. .... ......
eyes, my child" said Mrs. Carleton, kindly,
"you may come as often as you like. We
shall always be glad to have you visit u.s."
"Only Arthur will not he here" said Mani
tara, regretfnlly.
MI. Carleton now came in and. announced
himself as ready. II leave you, Arthur, to
guard the household in my absence" he said.
"Come out and lift this little girl up behind
me- Whitefoot must carry double, not for
the first time in his life"
Manitara, however, needed no lifting. She
sprang, without assistance, into her designated
seat, and as they rode off, looked back smiling
and waving her hand to her new friends.
"Pretty creature" said Mrs. Carleton. Il
hope she will be careful of that gun of hers,
and not let it injure either papa or herself"
II fancy she knows how to take care of it,"
said Arthur. "That must have been splen-
did shot of hers, that sent the old grizzly roll.
ing of me-we were both bundled up togeth-
er, as far as can reeollect-ugh! I can feel
his noueh arms ON -noH-o" !" -
twas long after nightfall when the mission
ary and bis companion reached the home OF
the latter. Remote from the other huts, stood
q solitary cabin, where faint light was burn
ing, and to this the Indian girl directed Mr..
Carleton. He rode up to the door, alighted,
and they entered it together.
All alone, on pallet of straw, with coarse
blanket wrapped around him, lay the sick
chief-sick unto death, as it appeared to his
visitor, who approached with cautious foot
steps, Manitara having run before to announce
his arrival. The old Indian looked up at him
with deep-set eyes, glittering in their sockets
like two expiring lamps, his stern, set face
drawn and haggard. He made no movement,
but uttered low, scarcely audible response
to Mr. Carleton's greeting. Mapitara had
cast herself down on the earthen floor, and
with one arm thrown caressingly over bis
mack. stroked with her other hand the gray
locks that hung disordered about his hollow
cheeks. She was evidently much attached to
him, and looked distressed at bis condition.
"He is more SICK" she said, in subdued
tone, looking wistfully into the missionary'a
face. HE was not so bad when 1 went away
"What can I do for your kindly asked
Mr.. Carleton, touching the old mans large,
wasted hand. "Your daughter said you wished
to see me-to speak to me-"
"You can listen to my words" was the slow
ly uttered reply. Manitara, leave me with
the stranger. I would speak to him alone"
With the air of one taught unquestionably
to obey, the girl instantly arose, and left the
room. There was rude box or chest near
the bed, and on this Mr.. Carleton sat down,
waiting, as it seemed, for some time in vain,
for the chief to speak.
missionary" at length the latter began,
"you good man. have heard speak of you
many times. You will help me now"
II will, if it is in my power" replied the
clergyman. What is it that you would have
me dof'
II will tell you story of what happened
long time ago. You see Manitara-my
beautiful child ?"
"Yes-she brought me here, you know"
II know. Well, she is not my child-you
know thatf'
"Yes. She said she had no father or moth
er, but that you were the same as father te
her" q.
II killed her father" said the Indian. Mr.
Carleton involuntarily drew back.
.i,"I killed her father, and her mother was
killed at the same time. My people would
have killed her too, but I would not lei
them. saved her life, and brought her sc
cretly away, and made her my child. She
loves me much. She knows not that my hands