Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-04-19
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Written for the Yorkville Enquirer.
IANMORVILLE'S BRIDE
OR,
THE POWER OF LOVE.
CHAPTER K.


A MYSTERY AND WEDDING.
After the rash conduct of 80 many parties
detailed in the last chapter, the reader will, Of
course, not be surprised at any degree of im'
prudence betrayed by the same individuals in
their subsequent behaviour. The engagement
of Julian and Evelyn having become fixed
fact, the length of time which it ought to last
next came under consideration The lover, OF
course, entreated that it might be of short du-
ration Evelyn appeared willing to yield to
bis arguments her father acknowledged that
he did not see much sense in long engage
ments; and Rose, who had not yet recovered
her first bewilderment, was still farther
e6serwhelmed by the discovery that in Six
: weeks, at most, her sisters wedding was ex'
pected to take place. ,,....'| -. ....
Poor Rose would have found herself com
pletely in the minority, had it not been fol
old Martins sympathy. Like herself, he re-
psrded the whole affair as "too rash, too un'
advised, too sudden" to quote the words OF
the bard of Avon, in relation to similar
plunge into love at first sight He thought
the Major and Evelyn had both gone daft.
and feared that the time would come when
they would repent of their imprudence, or, as
he plainly termed it, their folly. So sore a
grievance was it to him, that he was fain to
unburden his mind to his master, even at the
risk of incurring his displeasure. Major
Lyndhurst, however, listened with perfect
good humor to his arguments, while at the
same time he showed that they were unpro-
ductive of any result.
"My good old friend" he said kindly, "you
have, 1 know, Evel7n's welfare at heart, and
speak entirely out of regard for her happi-
ness but you must remember that you have
lived solitary bachelor life, and can know
nothing, therefore, of this curious thing called
love, which is so wonderful in its effects"
"Wonderful, indeed! !" groaned Roger. "As
to young thing like Miss Evelyn being so
easily thrown off her balance, don't 80 very
much marvel at that; but you, Sir john
Martin could not always refrain from using
the familiar appellative-"ought to have bet
ter judgment than to let her follow her will
in this matter. Good Lord sir, remember
that you know nothing of this young gentle
msp-nothing in the world, except that he
found Miss Evelyn in the road when her foot
was hurt, and picked her up, as any civil body
would have done, and gave her his assistance
home. Is that such strong recommendation
in itself as wcaid make you take him for a
son-in-law ....
"Not at ALL" replied the Major, smiling. II
like him personally, very much indeed, and
think that he has qualities which would re-
commend him to anybody's favour. In fact,
he and Evelyn are exactly suited to each
other and putting my own regard for him
aside, their mutual attachment isso strong that
could not reconcile it to my conscience to
put any obstacle in the way of their happi.
ness"
"Ah but will it be happiness-theres the
question ?" said Roger. HE oughtto be hap.
py, I'll allow, with such treasure as he'll get
in her; but she may be deceiviug herself, and
if she finds that out after she's married, what
will she do then2" "'
1--WE must hope and pray that such con-
tingency will not arise" said Major Lyndhurst.
GAS to me, Roger, confess have no fear Of
anything of the sort. Mr.. Morville is a fine
fellow, feel convinced, and will not dsap-
point our expectations"
"But he's got no business Of any sort; he's
just an idle, rowing body" persisted Roger.
"a man that undertakes to get married ought
to be steady and practical, and know how to
earn his own bread and butter, at any rate. u
"He will not be idle and rowing any more
When once they are married, he will settle
down here on the ranch, and be as busy as
any of US. There's plenty for him to do, and
he means to do. it," :,
"Well," sighed Martin, "of course, sir, you
you know your own affairs best, and I've no
right to interfere" - y1n. ... .....
"Interfere !.nonsense," said the Major.
"But you see I've known that blessed child
from a baby, and fshe was my very own
couldn't love her dearer than 1 do, so it makes
me bold to speak my mind. All can say
is. hope and trust all will turn out we'll
I'm sure I've nothing against Mr.. Morville,
only that he's stranger, aud don't seem to
belong to anybody, like; and I've always
had it in my mind that the young ladies were
to go back home and marry among our own
people there" ..t. ...... o.. =,
"Well, this is one of our own people. you
know" .: ... .
Roger gave up argument as useless, for, be
plainly saw that on this point the Major was
impracticable So he went off and comforted
himself by talking to Rose, who in her heart
agreed with all he said, while at the same time
she deemed it her duty to be reconciled to the
inevitable, and tried to soften matters 80 as to
reconcile, as far as possible, all conflicting opin
ions and smooth the old mans violent preju
dice down. '. .'', ''"' 49,
Miss Lennox. being such an intimate
friend, of course had to be told of the engage
ment, and for this purpose Rose went over t.
Los Pinos day or two after it had taken
place. =
'Such news, Miss Annie!" she commenced
after the usual greetings were over. II dare
say you will not believe your own ears wher
you hear it,. . ..:1 ..a. " ,
"Good or bad, my lover" was Miss Len
nox's question.
81 am sure don't know" said Rose, hal
laughing. II ought to say good. l suppose
since several people are made happy by it