Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17

tears, so grateful did she feel for this hospita-
BILE treatment, and she found some difficulty
in expressing to her hostess how deeply oblig-
ed she was to her husband and herself, for
their kindness, at time when it was 80 par
ticularly needed
"Pray don't think about it, my dear" was
the motherly rejoinder, accompanied by a
kindly pressure of the hand. II am delighted
that we are able to render you this slight ser
vice, and consider it very fortunate chance
that took you to my husbands Office. I hope
you will stay with US long enough to get a
good rest, for am sure, from your looks, you
require it." .... .
1t was, indeed, a rest which Evelyn needed
and she stayed quietly at the house of her
new friends for two days, at the expiration of
which time, being thoroughly recruited and
refreshed, she took leave of these good sa-
maritans. Mr.. Russell had found out a par
ty of people travelling in the same direction
as herself, and placed her under their care,
telling her that when she parted company
from them, she would be 50 near the end of
her journey as to be able to accomplish the
rest of it without any trouble
=. Forty.eight hours more, and she found her
self in little village, just on the outskirts of
which was situated the country residence
where Governor s. was passing his Christ
mas holidays. .a. .... .a..-
Being directed which road to take, by the
landlady of an inn where she stopped, and
finding that it would be only short walk,
Evelyn set out on foot, and reached her desti-
nation in safety. ..
She knocked at the door, and asked the lit
tie boy who opened it-one of the children
of the family-if Governor s. was there,
and if he was at home2"
""He's here" said the child, "but he's awful
SICK" ..... ...
''sickw w echoed poor Evelyn, feeling that
everything was against her. r."
eyes, ma'am. Mamma" he called out to
lady who was crossing the hall, "here's
somebody come to see uncle john"
ut is quite impossible for him to see any
one at all" said the lady, in loud, decided
key, as she came forward. She was tall and
severe-looking, with spectacles on her Roman
nose, and stiff black dress that rustled as
she walked She looked, scrutinizingly, at
Evelyn, and having taken in her measure,
from head to foot, and apparently juding that
it was not incumbent upon her to invite her
in, asked her in supercilious manner, "what
was her business with the Governor?"
"It is an affair of the greatest Importance
that wanted to see him about" said the
young girl, in trembling tones. "1s there any
hope that he will be sufficiently we'll soon,
for me to obtain an interview with him ?"
"No, I don't think there is" was the reply,
"for he is very unwell, indeed, and the doctor
has forbidden any excitement whatever.
Business of all kinds has been interdicted
him. In fact, he came here to enjoy little
repose, and while he Is here, consider it fair
that he should be exempt from all annoyance
of this kind"
Evolyn's faoo auehed, end tho hot toaro
sprang to her eyes.
"Oh madam" she exclaimed, "if you only
knew how much depended on my seeing him,
you would not wonder at my venturing to in
trude upon his leisure time"
"Well," said the lady, eff your business is
really so important, advise you to write him
a note, and as soon as he is we'll enough l
will give it to him. am quite sure that he
will not be able to see any stranger for some
time to come, 80 it would be useless to encour-
aye you in such hope"
"A note-Oh note would not dol new
or could explain-never could tell him all"
murmured Evelyn, in despair.
"Well, then, I am sure l do not know what
is to be DONE" said the lady, looking as if she
was impatient to end the colloquy. If you
must see him, l suppose you can wait until he
gets back home"
81 cannot watt have already lost too
much time. will not detain you any long
er," said poor Evelyn, turning away from
this unhospitable door, disappointment weigh.
ing down her heart like lead. II will write,
as you suggest, and bring the note myself,
either this afternoon or tomorrow"
"He won't be able to attend to it as soon as
that" was the rejoinder. H..
Il shall bring it, at all events. Good morn.
ing, madam" said Evelyn, indignation and
grief struggling at her heart ; and baftied and
weary, she retraced her way to the village.