Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-10

lyn, know your love LOT HE. kuoW lIs pu'
rity and depth but feel that cannot ask OF
expect your forgiveness for my cruelty to
you. The thought that through me you are
made to suffer thus, is the bitterest drop in my
cup You and yours have, indeed, reason to
curse the fate that ever brought me to your
door," .'.. a.. '''
"Hush! If you, indeed, believe in my love
for you, never say such words as those again.
I would not blot out those short happy weeks
before we were married, when our future SEEM
ed 80 bright, and I was so blest-oh, so blest
Julian, even the memory of that time is some
thing to live for. Dearest love, don't let
thoughts like those you spoke of just now, add
to your suffering. I was wrong and selfish to
make you pity me so much, when there is so
much else to think and speak about. How
long will they let me be here?"
"For an hour, think. I fear they won't
extend the indulgence longer"
Gan hour-and had so many things to
say i! i don't think l can remember half, in
such short time. Oh uhat was it I wanted
most to ask you-let me think| She press
ed her hand with look of pain to her brow.
81 remember now, there was one thing; Ju-
lian-she lowered her voice to whisper, "tell
me, is it quite certain-will there be no change
in-the decision that was made-"-.1 ....
"In my case, do you mean? No, my Eve
lyn, there is no chance ; or, at least, so faint
one that would not have you delude your
self with the shadow of hope. Ny coun-
sci has moved for second trial; but even
should that take place, look for no better re-
suit. This is only what I had right to ex-
pect but, of course, I could not quite pre-
pare myself for the final blow until it &C.
tually descended. One can never realize these
things beforehand, I suppose. My dearest, it
is best to face the worst at once. The newt
able must be met, struggle against it as we
may. What think of, is the disgrace-for
you. ... -......... .y...
He broke down here, and covered his eyes
with his hand. She clung to him, soothing
him with tender caresses and whispered
words. 1t was her duty now to assume the
part of comforter, and, thinking of him, she
tried to put the thought of herself aside.
"Dear Julian darling Julian we shall
be together, again, one Of these days. We
shall be where no one can part US any more.
After all, that will be the real life. 1t does
not matter so very much what happens here
though it is hard at the time; we must look
forward, and that will make it easier. We
shall be helped to bear it know we shall
if we try"
And the two young hearts beat together
again in another space of silence-plunged
into an abyss of love so deep, of emotion so
profound, as for the time shut out every
thought, every fear, and wrapped them in its
painful ecstacy alone.
Swift to Evelyn's mind there sprang sud-
den hope. She raised her head, and looked
up, with kindling eyes, into her husbands
face.
Julian, there is a chance! No matter
what the verdict has been or may again be-.
The Governor can grant pardon, can he
not ?"
"He can, Evelyn; but it is not likely he
will, in my case
"But why not in your case? He has done
it in others"
"Yes, and has been severely blamed more
than once for doing it. Did you not hear
what Mr.. -, the prosecuting attorney, said
in his speech that day? The cry now is to
make an example of criminal offenders, so as
to save the country from ruin. Too many
have escaped justice, for any more to be per-
mitted to escape !; and why should hope to
be an exception to the ruler" .....4y
"Why, because there are so many circum-
stances-so many reasons why they should re-
gard you differently from common criminals.
Didn't Mr. Clifford explain it all p -.::..,
"Ah! but Mr. Clifford was arguing on my
side. Of course, he put everything in the
most favorable light We cannot expect the
community at large to share his views. ..
= ."But the Governor is kind-hearted man
/ have heard d III go to him myself, and ex-
plain the whole truth, he must be convinced.
At ALL, eyents, ! mean to try. I will set off
this very day, if ! can i...r.. ....-. ~
Julian shook bis head. -. l.a4 p.;I go.
"There is no need for such haste, Evelyn.
Besides, I must see Mr.. Clifford first. He is
to visit me this evening, and let me know def
nitely about this second trial. For my part,
I put very little faith in it, but, of course, 1
must accept his Judgment. If it were not for
you, I don't think / should care to make
much Of STRUGGLED should be inclined to
meet the end quietly, and have all my troubles
over; but for your sake, my dearest,I must
leave no means untried. Life without you
would be little worth fighting for, but with
your sweet presence to gladden. it, it has be-
come too precious q boon to throw away" ::
They had but little farther opportunity for
conversation, for their interview was presently
interrupted by the entrance of the guard, who
informed them that the hour allowed for its
duration had expired. Major Lyndhurst, at
his own desire, came in and exchanged few
kindly words with the prisoner. The old
man was too greatly moved to say much, for
the sight of his son-in-law revived his old feel
ing of attachment in full force, and to see the
young pair together, was almost more than
he could bear. He hurried through the part
ing, reminding them that they would, before
long, be permitted to see each other again.
Evelyn took leave with new feeling of hope
fulness, looking far less ill and wretched than