Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-04-15

bic, large lustrous brown eyes dilating with
pupils of unexampled size, shaded by long
curling lash that gave a thrilling depth ano
softness to their beauty. A mouth rather
thin, with short arched upper lip covered
with its black moustache, relieving chlr
and neck Of feminine beauty, and by its con
trast giving an additional pallor to the suffer
ing face. He was of the medium size, spare
and lightly built, yet exceedingly graceful
and elegant. His dress was erich uniform
of the British officer, and the military coat
unbuttoned at the throat, disclosed the loose
tie, which. we now call Byronic of the grace
full neckcloth with its sparkling diamond pin
indicating the wearer was neither unaware
of natures gifts, nor neglectful Of the art
which can adorn them His lips parted in
a smile Just enough to disclose the rows Of
glittering white teeth, as he bent low over
the hand which Ellen, in unconscious sympa'
tn, extended.
"Maior Davies friends are always welcome, u
said Mr.. Willoughby, touched by the evident
suffering of his guest, and showing by his
anxious scrutiny and his agitation, his inter:
est in the youthful soldier. "And though
must regret the suffering that throws him up
on us as an invalid, I welcome the fate that
brings gentleman and officer to our house.
But you are suffering, sir. Enter and let us
see what we can do for you"
The young officer attempted to reply, but
weak from loss of blood and the exertion OF
riding, he hesitated, staggered, and would
have fallen had not the young ensign caught
him and borne him into the house. Placing
him upon the sofa, they administered the
usual restoratives, and soon a more natural
paleness settled on his countenance.
"My God, what trouble" said Mr.. Will
loughby, wiping the starting drops from his
brow, as he rapidly paced the room.
"His arm needs dressing. Can you assist
me, Miss Campbell?' p said Sewer, as he hur-
riedly unbuttoned his coat.
A picture fell from the officers breast,
and unclasping in the fall, disclosed girlish
face of warm and glowing beauty. The large
black eyes seemed devouring one in their ca
ger glance, and the whole face bore the i'm.
press of passionate will. A lock of curling
hair with the letter H carved beneath, was
on the opposite side. As Mr.. Willoughby
stopped to pick it up, Sewer opened the sleeve
of Grabam's coat, disclosing the bloody wrap
ping. Recoiling in horror, Mr.. Willoughby
sank on his knees beside the wounded officer.
"You are not used to the sight Of blood,
sir" said Sewer, as he unbound the stifen.
ed bandage. Mr.. Willoughby raised his head
for moment, gazing with a vacant stare;
then with deep groan, again buried his
face.
"Take care of that picture, Miss Camp
bell," said Sewer, as he raised it from the
floor "he values it next to his life"
what a glowing beauty" said Ellen.
One almost expects those lips to part and utter
some wild, daring thing"
The officer slowly opened his eyes, and
holding out his hand for it family whispered,
"mine;" and as Sewer replaced it in his
breast he smiled, and sighing deeply, once
more wearily closed his eyes.
"Now, Miss Campbell, hold this bowl -
said Sewer.
And soldier-ike, without thought of wo-
mans dread at sight of blood or pain, he at
once prepared to renew the dressing.
GAS he will be left to your tender mercies, !"
he continued, 81 will just show you how it
ought to be done. There is necessity for no
extraordinary skill; care and dispatch does
the business. IF not careful, the blood might
start again, and if you could not stop it, as
is rather improbable, why good night to
Lieut.. Graham and to one Of the bravest of.
fcers and finest fellows Of his majesty's corps,
said he, rattling away, though without mo-
ment's cessation of his task,
II cannot allow Miss Campbell to be so
unceremoniously made hospital surgeon,
said Graham, though scarcely able to srticu-
late. "Had ] known my entrance into the
family would involve such duties npop-<my
kind entertainer, would not so readily have
agreed to Davies intercession." And weak
from the excitement of speaking, he painted
in exhaustion.
Bother" said Sewer, hastily then CLAN
cling at Ellen, who stood in some confusion
at the unceremonious way of investing her
with such delicate business, he smiled and
slightly elevatipg his brows, said
"Ah! we'll, who have you here, Miss Camp,
bell, that can undertake the office? That
negro fellow | saw as we came in, looks sen.
sible call him. will you %
There could be no resisting the vivacious
yet respectful manner of Ned Sewer, and
Ellen called Jerry to superintend the opera
tion..
"My hands we're never very steady for such
duties" said Mr.. Willoughby tremuously
unable longer to endure the sight, and\turn
ed sickening away 81 would l could assist
you my young sriend, but Ellen has nerve
enough. am surprised at her unwillingness,
he continued, i tone of anxious reproach
"You would not expect Miss Campbell tc
do for a stranger, and that stranger an enc
my, as she wolld for her own friends ano
countrymen," said Graham with some bitter
ness.
Ellen heard the words as she returned with
Jerry, and as a spasm of pain crossed tht
young officers face, threatening again to over
come him with its power, she stopped by hi
side, and taking the restoratives in her hand
said
"Sufering makes friends of US all, and foe
finds no response in Ellen Campbell's breast
when it is coupled with brave.
He looked 10 her face eagerly as she bathee
his damp brow. Then with futtering sigh
murmuring a simple "thank you," he CLOSED
his eyes and patiently awaited the completion
of the task
"God bless you, my Ellen" whispered Mr.
Willoughby, in deep agitation.
"You see, Jerry, all you have to do boy, il
to get tepid water and some good CASTLE soal
and sponge it.. You are not to rub it like yol
rub your masters greys down, though. D.
it gently, 50. Squeeze your sponge and lie
the water fall in thin stream to clean out tn
suppuration you understand"
Eyes, Massa," said Jerry, hesitatingly.
"Well, hope you do, for if your awk
wardness was to iniure T,ieutenant Graham