Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-01

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. the neck and WAS caught up at the throat by
cluster of geranium leaves and flowers
She was struck with her excessive paleness
Without, could be heard the sighing of the
wind among the trees and around the corners
of the house, occasionally slightly shaking
the windows, which were shaded by old, ia.
ded curtains. Anon, she would glance nerv.
ously at the one nearest her, almost expecting
to see it upifted by ghostly fingers. Howev'
er, her soiourn in the abode of loneliness
would soon be ended. Then her triumph
would be complete She smiled as she though bit
thus
Horrors! What was thatl She could
not be mistaken Something actually touch
ed her shoulder She looked hastily in the
direction indicated. A hand rested upon her
shoulderI The thought struck her that some
of the servants had overheard her express the
intention to visit old Sanco's house, and had
concealed themselves in order to frighten her.
But no, the hand upon her shoulder was white
and shapely. Could Mr.. Arnold have pre-
ceded her to the house, and contrived the sur.
prise, to shame her for her strange folly ?
Glancing timidly into the mirror, her blood
almost curdled in her veins at the sight she
beheld. There, gazing at her from the
depths of the mirror, were two terrible, fiery
black eyes! She felt assured that those very
eyes had looked at her before, out of her i'm
aginary grotto, on the night Of her sleigh
ride. ..
What could she do2 Gradually she began
to sink. The tremendous shock was too much
for her. Suddenly she felt herself supported
BY hand on each shoulder. Almost uncon.
scious, she again looked into the mirror. What
a splendid face she beheld Surely, it was
not old Sancos ghost! Ifspirit at all, it was
of some dead king or lord. But what was it
doing there? Why had she been so silly :
Fortune, indeed All this flashed through
her mind. She began to devise means for es-
Gaping. Alas those hands held her in a
merciess grip!
"Will you please permit me to leave this
room ?" she asked, in weak voice.
No reply was vouchsafed her.
"Who are you 7" she moaned.
Silence reigned supreme.
She was deathly pale, and felt as if she
would faint. However, against this, she strug.
gled desperately. Her long lashes rested
upon her pallid cheeks, and her lips quivered.
She would have screamed, but was powerless
with fright.
"If you are robber, will not betray you,
if you will only let me Co." she said, feebly.
She was suddenly wheeled around by the
mysterious hands, and found herself face to
face with the object of her terror. His eyes
we're sternly fixed upon her, and his magni6-
cent form lowered above her in naughty 81
lence. Was this the person she had insinua-
ted was robber?
Quietly he took up the lamp, looked at her,
pointed to the door, and moved slowly away.
Daisy followed, feeling more like one
dreaming. Would she presently awake from
this strange sleep and find her experience in
Sanco's dwelling a delusion? She pressed
her hand over her eyes and looked at the
unaccountable creature walking so mystically
in front of her.
She knew she saw him with her real eyes
it was no dream.
He paused at the door and glanced over
his shoulder at her.
Daisy's heart gave quick bound, and she
halted where she was, resolved to keep as far
as possible He beckoned her to him; but
she did not move. There was window near.
She looked at it, as if tempted to fly through
and risk her life, rather than pass the beckon.
ing creature at the door. She seemed to d.
vine his thoughts. A half perceptible smile
curled his handsome lips. He opened the door
and pointed to the steps, Oh! how longing
ly Daisy looked at them! She began to
think of darting past him and down the steps,
ere he could intercept her.
Man or ghost, she was dreadfully afraid of
him, and was determined not to allow him to
touch her again if she could avoid it. She
moved few PAGES nearer, threw one hand
behind, gathered her long skirt and made a
desperate bound for the door. Alas she was
too late A huge form was planted in the
open door, and instead of landing upon the
steps, as she aimed to do, she ran against the
creature she was 80 anxious to shun. His
eyes twinkled merrily and bright smile
flashed over his expressive face. He held the
burning lamp high above her head. Quick
as thought, she sped back into the room, trem-
bling so that She could scarcely stand. Cold
perspiration broke from every pore, and she
felt that strength and consciousness were fast
forsaking her.
Quietly the form in the door now advanced
to where she stood. The same hand which
had rested on her shoulder, now clasped her
hand, and she felt herself led to the threshold.
She was assisted down the steps, and when
they reached the last door, his fingers sudden
" touched her chin She raised her droop-
ing lids and saw his finger upon his lips, as if
to indicate silence. His gaze sought hers,
questioningy. She understood the siga, and
willing to promise anything to get away, she
bowed slightly in acquiescence He now
handed her the lamp, opened the door-taking
the precaution to conceal himself behind it
and motioned her 20 60.
She soon heard it close behind her retreat
ing form. Her heart began to palpitate more
moderately. How thankful she was to be again
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