Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-10-05
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THE WHITE FAWN OF THE FOREST.
BY MRS. HENRY DEAs.
CHAPTER XVIII


For many months, it seemed as though the
gloom cast by Leila's death over the house
hold in which, for short time, she had
moved, could never be lifted again. Her
grandfather went about looking older by
years, and Arthur moped and brooded sadly
under the pressure of this first sorrow of his
life. At last, tor his nephew's sake, Mr..
Chase reused himself into something like in
terestin his daily life again, and set himself
to change the current of the young mans
thoughts. Arthur responded gladly enough
to the effort, for his bright nature thirsted for
relief; and when his uncle proposed to him
to embark in mercantile business, and thus
secure constant and healthful occupation for
his mind, he willingly aoceded to the propo-
sition, and entered on his new employment
with his customary energy and ardor.
About year after he had cast himself in.
to the current of traffic and trade, it became
necessary for him to visit Baltimore, to attend
to some affairs there connected with his busi-
ness, and thither he accordingly went, in the
expectation of remaining but three or four
days. An unlooked-for occurrence, however,
caused him to alter his plans and prolong
his stay. He was walking one fine afternoon
on the principal promenade, when something
in the face of one of group of young girls,
whom he passed, touched a chord of recogni.
ton in his mind, and, involuntarily, he turned
to look at her. He met her gaze fixed eager
" upon him; and before he could speak, she
came quickly forward with outstretched
hand, exclaiming-
s"I was sure it must be you! Have you
forgotten me-Lucia Carleton ?"
1t was, indeed, Lucia, greatly altered, but
looking charmingly pretty in stylish chip
hat and feather, and dress made according
to the latest mode. In this fashionable cos
tune, and after the lapse of more than four
wears, it was no wonder that he had not, at
FIRST sight, been quite sure of her identity.
The circumstances which had led to their
meeting werequickly explained. Her mamma
had had severe attack of illness the sum-
mer before, which had left her so weak and
broken-down that an entire change was neces-
sary to restore health. Papa, too, was quite
worn out by anxiety and hard work com.
bined, and so he had found young, ardent
clergyman, newly-ordained and eager for mis-
sionary labors, to fill his place, and had
brought them all away to spend long time
at grandpapa's.
"And you must come there with me, now
directly, to pay them visit! They will be
soglad! It IS 50 delightful to Be here. Tam
as happy as the day is long, and l do hope We
shall persuade papa not to 60 back any more.
How is your wild Indian cousin? Is she
with you still9 2"
Arthur's face, as she asked the question,
forestalled his quiet reply, and checked, for
moment, the gay tide of her speech. 1t rip
Piled on again directly, however, as they found
themselves walking side by side in the direc-
ton of old DR.. Delamayne's house, where the
whole family were staying. Her former list
lessness had quite disappeared, and she SEEM
ed as vivacious and enthusiastic as she had
once been laDguid and Indifferent. Perhaps
a complete restoration to health was the fun
damental cause of this change; but it was,
doubtless, partly owing also to her escape
from the dull lonely life which had always
been irksome to her.
Mrs. Carleton and her eldest daughter were
at home, and Arthur greatly enjoyed their
surprise and evident satisfaction in the meet
ing, which was, to him, one of unqualified
pleasure. There were a thousand questions
to be asked and answered, old scenes recalled,
and so quickly did the hours slip away, that
he was quite amazed when the clock chimed
eight, and servant came to announce that
tea was ready. He rose, with somewhat
regretful glance, to 60 but Mrs. Carleton re-
strained him.
"You must certainly spend the rest of the
evening here" she said persuasively. my
father will be delighted to make your &C.
quaintance and Mr.. Carleton and Mlly, who
will soon be in, would not forgive me if l were
to let you 60 without seeing them. Milly
makes slave of her papa and drags him all
about with her. They are detained out later
than usual, and I dare say she has been ma
king him give hera treat at confectioner's."
Her guest needed no urging, and gladly &C.
cepted her invitation to walk into the old
fashioned, quantity furnished library, where
the tea was served, and where DR.. Delamayne,
courteous, vhitehaired gentleman, looking
as quaint and old.fashioned as his surround.
ings, welcomed him in the old.school STYLE
Scarcely had they taken their seats when Mr..
Carleton and the youngest girl came in-she
pretty romp, still the baby, in spite of her
fourteen years. Then followed fresh greetings,
and fresh surprises. A pleasanter reunion
could scarcely be imagined. The evening flew
by on wings, and when Arthur left them it was
with the promise, warmly claimed and readily
given, to repeat his visit at the earliest possible
opportunity.
he kept his word and so strong an attrac-
ton cid he find in thesociety Of his old friends,
that he was fain to prolong his absence from
New York that he might the more fully en-
10y it. Wherein the strongest point Of this
attraction lay, he did not at first pause to con-
slider. Amy Carleton had grown up into
lovely young-ladyhood. She was not as bril-
liantly beautiful as her sister Lucia, but there
was something more winning in the gentle
glance of her dove-like eyes and in the soften
ed grace of her manner, than in the second
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