Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-08
an opportunity to thank you for that paper,
so timely offered" said Bell, while her eyes
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danced mischievously. 80. -. ..,..I.
"It was not necessary to make any acknowl
edgments, as it afforded me pleasure to con
tribute, in some degree, to your amusement
Bell noted the emphasis on the last word.
Daisy found her new acquaintance very
agreeable. She detected slight foreign &C
cent in his voice, and questioned him as to biz
nativity. He informed her that he was from
Europe, but was atpresent making New York
his home II am" he remarked, ''soon to re-
turn to my native land. You can scarcely
imagine what tumultuous joy this knowledge
brings to my heart. long once more to look
upon the grand old Alps with its fields Of
spotless snow to wander again through the
luxuriant, sunny plains below, and behold
another sunset in my own genial cline. Miss
May, you should see an Italian sunset. The
last I beheld was most magnificent one
The whole western horizon seemed converted
into mighty mountain range, traversed by
innumerahle1 chasms, assures! land ravines
rising, sometimes, in vast rounded summits
and swells, covered with rainbow light
Lofty, needle.like peaks threw the radiance
from their pinnacles, which Aoated down over
the piles of clouds below, bathing them in
orange, crimson and purple, and sending
paths of roseate and golden tints in various
directions. We never witness any so gorgeous
in this country. i beg your pardon, however,
did not mean to entertain sou with an eulogy
upon Italy. ~, l..,.........'
II assure you, have, enjoyed your sunset
description much. I have frequently read Of
such, and trust, some day, to see one Of Ita.
ly's." -... ... ...'>'' .:. o.' oa""@
He watched her closely as she spoke! eAf
ter remaining about an hour, the gentleman
bade the ladies au repoir. .,.r 'l' ,..
The wedding. might was clear and balmy.
Light flashed from every window at Ever.
green Dale, and the parlors we're fast being
filled with invited guests. The ceremony
was short and impressive. Congratulations
poured in thick and fast upon the newly-wed.
ded couple. Soon couples sauntered into the
halls and piszzas to promenade, among them
Daisy and Mr. Percival. ..... b. aloop
"a queer cross that you wear, Miss May.
Where did see something like it before p
he continued, in contemplative voice. "Is
it an heirloom Of your Jtamily" He looked
at her sharply through his gold.rimmed eye.
glasses. ~ .fl usl . i -..-'. l". a'. ..
Daisy turned cold her heart almost ceased
to palpitate What could she say2 Alas |!
what strange, foolish freak had caused her to
wear the conspicuous jewel that night? How
ever, he was awaiting her reply, and she was
desperately anxious to avert suspicion. "Yes," I"
she murmured, almost inaudibly. Another
moment and rosy tide swept over her face,
and she was painfully conscious that she had
uttered falsehood. She turned hastily to
conceal the guilt which she knew was depict
ed in her countenance. He addressed few
distant remarks to her and then led her to
the reception-room. Soon she managed to
make her exit from the parlors, and wander
ed to the back portico. From there, she
could see old Sanco's house. She had visited
it once since her return to Evergreen Dale.
A decrepit negro woman was permitted to
OCCUPY room in the deserted dwelling. and
the Arnolds some times went to see her
through charitable motives. s".n ".'
"I have told story" Daisy maaned.
"How degraded feel Have my good reso'
lutions been carried out thus?" She remem-
bered her prayer in the summer-house, and
burning tears filled her eyes. II .0iH do
something to atone for my sin! I said that
l could soothe the sick. shall begin with
one of the humblest of the Almighty's crea-
tures." She snatched bunch of rare flow
ers out of her hair, ut is not much but the
spirit is willing. This is somethiug" She
dashed off in the direction of the old house.
Soon she paused to open the door. A singu.
lar sensation crept over her; but she reso-
lutely entered and passed up the steps, Her
mission, however, was quite different from
what it was that memorable night when she
sought to read futurity in. the deserted ROOM
She raped softly upon the womans door.
Come in" was the answer. She beheld this
woman lying upon her bed, and she crossed
the room and paused beside the couch. She
observed the look of surprise in the woman's
eyes. -. "
"Are you sick ?" asked Daisy, in low tones
"Yes, young lady; my head and side
ache. What could have brought sich as you
here tonight! Sartain not to ak after the
health of an old critter like me"
II have brought you some very beautiful
flowers. heard some Of the servants say
you were complaining" said Daisy, sadly.
The woman's face grew very gentle as she
gratefully CALCULATED, Il know'd you was q
good lady, for l nebber seed sich angel-like
face as your'np
my face may be 'angel-like,' but my heart
is far from being 'angel-like,'" said Daisy,
dolefully.
"Why, my pretty one, what's de matter' :
Hain't de angels fer lovin' you, when dey see
you leave your nice company, and in your
beautifullest white frock come to give poor
old pauper CONAN some sweet flowers an Ak
after her health? All it's writ in de Big
Booki Don't be unhappy, honey. Tell me
what ails you; may be an old soul like me
might prehaps be able to help de good, 6ne
lady to forget her plexity.'' She had risen
and was leaning on her elbow, and anon, she
would press the flowers to her nose.
Il have told "a he," said Daisy, emphat-
ically, "and hate myself"
"But dere's forgiveness for you, honey.