Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-30

"I noticed that she gave you some very
sweet glances," said Frank. II hope they
haven't done you any damage, Armstrong. ri
"I2 Obi I'm up to her. We are old &C.
quaintances The truth is,' said Armstrong,
lowering his tone; and speaking cou6dentiaiiy;
"sbe's a-well, . sort Of fdepedant, you know,
but frightfully ambitious, and I have no doubt
she expects to marry into the best circles, one
of these days. Perhaps she may. She has
any amount of taet.a %%
The entrance of the; subject eftheir conver-
sation, directly after put stop to any fur.
ther remarks concerning her. Frank watched
her curiously, and was amused at sharslittle
coquettish airs, and the bewitehing sidelong
glances she launched at both his friend and
himself There was pueh native grace in her
manner, but it was neither unaffected nor
wholly refined / 3ItIHNiE !iuIH HIT
"a clever little schemer," he thought, "who
doubtless imposes On the simplicity of the old
lady, her godmother, and makes, use Of, ,ber
pretty face and her natural tact to win many
advantages which she would otherwise not
enjoy j. -gpsr.. ,.,..fc, N + ,5a.4a Fl
An old servant presently appeared at the
door and announced that supper was ready
bestowing at the same time respectful greet
ing upon Armstrong, and glancing, as Frank
thought, rather disapprovingly at Claire, as
that damsel tripped lightly before them into
the adjacent salon, where tempting little re-
past was prepared. ,r..I .rts.r s;:aat
"Do you always have such charming enter
tainments got up at such short notice, and at
such an unreasonable hour as this p asked
Frank, as they took their seats at a table. 3
"Always, when Claire is here She doesn't
mind taking any trouble for me; do you,
Claire ?" r,g ,... 1-.,.i,. .ii :, s.s.;o. grr
81 consider it no trouble ever to serve my
friends" softy replied Claire, lowering her
handsome eyes. However" she added de-
murely, Gin this case you must thank Nanon,
as it was she who insisted on giving you a
proper supper. I would have coaxed you
to be contented with brown bread, milk and
cheese" -..f .a.lnU .fa..y, a. :a.. 4.a:,g5in
BLESSINGS on Nanon's heart! She knows
l prefer fried trout; and her biscuits are, as
usual, Perfection said Arm strong. "Fall
to, Frank don't be shy. This is real country
fare, and my journey has given me an 'appe-
tite.' . e.G-a. :.st. fnaa 'f.rq
Frank was also prepared to do justice to
Nanon's cooking. His unexpected encounter
with his friend and its results, had raised
his spirits, and he was willing to profit by 90
pleasant and interruption to the recent mono.
tony of his experience. The meal was en-.
livened by an interchange of gay remarks
between Armstrong and Claire, who both ap-
pealed often and sociably enough to him to
make him feel quite at home After supper
they played cards, and it was not. until twelve
o'clock struck, that anybody seemed to eonsid-
er it time to 60 to bed. 3aits4.- g. -t-nlIi
"Mon dieui' whispered Claire to Arm
strong, as she lighted his candle for him,
"what will your aunt say when she learns
that we have sat up playing euchre until
after twelve?" ."nt-
"she needn't know anything about il"
was the laughing reply; "but if she does
find out, and gives you scolding, just put
the blame on me-" -, s:t2,.;e.s:.' 81 ;,
The next morning Frank was introduced
to the mistress of the house, who gave'him as
cordial welcome as he could desire, Mad
anne d. Alembert was an English-woman, but
her long residence abroad had given her the
air and manner Of foreigner. Her gestures,
her accents, her 5vivacious glances, were all
French, and with French emprsssensent she
offered her guest the hospitalities Of her home.
She was very motherly over his injured hand,
and insisted that he should remain at Belle
vue as long as any obstacle to his travelling
remained. E".-ic,s. -''."-' E'"2"f2FtL i"i -''.'H
Atbreakfast, Claire was very quiet and de-
mure, speaking very little, and addressing
the old lady with particular respect 2HThe lat.
ter, however, received her attentions some
what gravely. As Armstrong was about to
leave the room, on the conclusion of the meal,
his aunt called him back; and said rather
pointedly-'"' +. ''.'.t: '.' .'''7,'''I' .''," t
az had forgotten to express my regret,
James, that should have unfortunately been
obliged to retire last evening at an earlier
hour than usual and thus been prevented
from receiving your friend and yourself f"1'o1
z"Ohl it didn't matter, aunt" said Arm
strong. eve were very nicely taken care
of; though, Of course, we were very sorry
that you felt unwell." "-"2i:'.'1'' ~ ..,.i,'~'"' ~
"That was triaing matter" replied his
aunt, "but it always annoys me to be out OF
the way when any one arrives. 1 do not
doubt you were Hospitality received there
she glanced at Claire, who was bending Be:
riously over piece Of embroidery "but had
I been up, could have satisfied myself that
everything was conducted in such a manner
as I like" - 80 ;'..."'' ~. '''""' 90. De
eve had irst-rate supper" said James.
"I assure you that you have no cause to wor:
ry yourself. I'll put old Nanon against any
cook in the kingdom for getting up an enter
tainment on. the shortest notice. ,,-
"Oh! yes, Nanon knows her duty too we'll
for me to feel any uneasiness where she is con.
cerned," rejoined the old lady. "Well, do
not let me detain you, nephew. Take your
friend out and show him the attractions Of
the place, such as they are" '...,', ,., -, -
'"Claire,' don't you want to come for 9
walk?" asked Armstrong, rather mischievous-