Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-04-18

he is we'll"
"And is be getting wellr
"Oh he is we'll enough to sit up all the
time now, and expects soon to walk about
again but it is likely that the effects of his
wound will last long time. The doctor does
not think he will be 6t to return to the army,
for, even after he RECEIVERS, he will not be able
to stand any unusual fatigue"
"And does he look dreadfully i'll, Mary =
"He did at first, but he looks pretty much
as usual now-only thin. But Delie, you sur
prised me very much by what you told me
lust now. How is it never heard of that
love. AFFAIR.""
"Why, darling, you had left scheol, you
know and, of course, there was never an en-
gagement, or anything of that SORT But ne
cared great deal for me-poor fellow! 1t
seems so odd to meet him again! What did
he say, Mary, when he heard was comingF'
HE seemed surprised" said Mary.
"And startled, suppose Did he tell you
that he had known me formerly?
eyes," said Mary, little hesitatingly; for
it occurred to her Maurice had certainly not
spoken in a way to lead to the supposition
that he had ever felt any special weakness in
regard to her friend.
"Of course, he did not hint at our-at any
thing outside of mere acquiantanceship /?
All ! no, men never do. you know, Well, we
shall meet now, simply as friends-all else
was over long ago. 1t is best so, l suppose
Dearest Mary, remember, all that 1 have said
is in the most sacred confidence between US two.
Never would breathe word of it into any
ear but yours" -,
Mary, of course, assured her that she would
keep her secret inviolate and the rest of the
drive passed in the exchange of school-day
"reminiscences, and Adelia's account of all that
had happened since she had parted from Ma
ry, nearly three years ago.
"What a charming old place! was Miss
St. Maur's comment, as they approached the
house. "Do you expect to live here always
Mary, or have you formed any other plan for
the future?
II have formed no other plan" said Mary,
who was not minded yet to take Adella into
her confidence in regard to her engagement
"You must be quite attached to the place
by this time. Still, should think you would
find it little dreary, occasionally, when you
are all alone"
"Not at ALL am perfectly happy and
satisfied here"
fortunate girl You always had the knack
of being happy and satisfied under all clrcum'
stances" said Adelia II should liket know
this guardian of yours. I am so sorry he is
away"
The carriage now stopped at the door,
Mrs. Blandiug came out to welcome the guest
and Mary ushered her into the library to
rest a little before going upstairs. Maurice
was not to be seen at present. He had prefer
red, for reasons of his own, to be out of the
wav at the time of Adelia's arrival.
They met at dinner, however, with great
composure and fpossession on both Sides
Maurice wash his pleasantest vein, and talked
80 we'll that he kept them all entertained. In
the evening, some newspapers were sent them,
containing accounts of battle recently
fought, and various other items of war.news,
which were of sufficient interest to engross
them all. The regiment to which Colonel
Dacre belonged had been engaged in sk'r'
misb, but had suffered no loss. Another en-
paoemept was imminent, however, which
would, in all probability, prove more serious
in its results. Mary had that morning re-
ceived letter from the Colonel, written in
his usual cheerful style. He had said nothing
of impending danger; but then he was always
careful to write in way not to excite appre-
hension.
1t happened, the next afternoon, that Mary
was in her own room answering her guar
dian's letter, and Mrs. Blauding in hers, en-
gagged with some of her own affairs, when
Adela came into the library, where Maui
rice, as usual, was occupying the post of honor
She gave little start, as though surprised to
meet him there; hesitated moment, as II con-
sidering whether or not she should remain /;
then sat down on a low chair near him.
"How dull it must be for you, sitting still
all the time," she plaintively remarked.
"Yes-confouudedly dull" assented Mau-
rice, with not quite his usual polish of man
ner.
"You read great deal, suppose, to amuse
YOURSELF" she continued, glancing at book
he had in his hand.
"Yes, l read and talk. Miss Eustace IS
kind enough to bestow a good deal of her
company on me-"
Eyes, naturally, as she compassionates your
forlorn condition. Dear Mary is always SO
sweetly thoughtful and unsel6sh-don't you
find her SOP
She is a most charming girl" said Maurice.
Adelia said nothing, but presently sighed
deeply. At last, rousing herself from what
appeared to be fit Of musing, she continued,
in remarkably gentle voice
"How long it seems since you and met
last Do you remember those days when we
used so frequently to see each other, Mau-
Mr.. Cleveland, mean ?"
awe did meet pretty often at one time, |
recollect," rejoiued Maurice.
THAT dear old garden Do you remem'
Der the oeander tree by the brick wall-that
pink oleander? And the violet bed? We
have got many bunch of violets from there,
you and l. But don't think you do remem-
Der them at all. You look as if you had for