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

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willingly wound you," said Sewer, deepl..
annoyed at bis own thoughtlessness.
"Don't speak of it, Ned" replied Graham
smiling. "But tell me, is that your onl!
caution ?"
eyes, unless there are other claims tina
she acknowledges. Did Davie not speak o
them p
Claims! What claims? He would no
have exposed me to such temptation had ther'
been other ties What do you mean"
"Nothing, again. It seems as if 1 an
doomed to make myself, inexplicable; but
candidly, I thought Davie himself had some
interest"
"Ha, say you so! I thank you for th'
warning"
"Nay, nothing SO positive as that 1t wa
just thought Of mine; but farewell till w
meet again, Miss Campbell" said he, eleva
ting his voice. ri leave my friend in youl
hands-don't let him be too wretched. My
kindest regards to your uncle, and tell him
will not cease to reproach myself for my
thoughtlessness." And mounting his horse
he was soon out Of sight
Ellen was now left alone to entertain hel
guest. He was yet weak from his wound and
unable to sit up very long at time. The
solitude of his room was irksome to him, and
with the privilege of an invalid, he reclined
upon the sofa beside her, or rested in the
chair which she drew to the window and
made comfortable for his benefit. His de-
pendence, and this freedom from restraint
with his own open aud winning disposition,
soon made them quite at ease and when Mr.
Willoughby came down late in the evening,
he found them chatting with the familiarity
Of old acquaintance.
Graham was possessed of high animal spir.
its, which, with fine scholarly attainments,
made him a most entertaining companion.
His disposition was warm, eager, impatient
and versatile, and the fervor with which he
described any topic, and the graphic interest
with which he invested it, was peculiarly
charming to Ellen Campbell, shut out, as she
had been, from such congenial intercourse.
"You seem to be in pain, sir," said Mr..
Willoughby, as intently watching the young
officer, be noticed an expression of acute suf-
fering pass across his face.
"My arm is not as comfortable as it might
be- think the bandage has slipped" said
be, striving to smile, but checked by a twinge
doubly severe.
II will call Jerry to dress it for you," said
Ellen, rising. But, Of course, Jerry could
not be found, and Ellen had to r.turn in
CONSERVATION.
"What is to be done," said Mr.. Willough.
by, in terror at the increasing paleness of bis
guest. ... .........
"If he will trust it to me, I think could
make it comfortable" said Ellen, firmly,
though the color mantled her cheeks.
"Will you, indeed? That is an honor" J"
he replied, eagerly. Then in tone of hesita-
tion, "but it will be painful task for. you.
No, I can suffer it till Jerry comes" and be
leant back in the chair and closed his eyes in
exhaustion. Ere he was aware, Ellen quietly
and gently unwrapped the stifened bandage,
and bathing the infamed and angry wound,
soon gave him the ease he so much needed.
"How shall l thank you," he said, as she
bent over him arranging, with her woman's
care, his pillows. : .....-.
"By saying nothing" she smilingly replied,
"and keeping perfectly quiet for at least fif-
teen minutes"
eff you seal my lips, my heart will not be
SILENT" said he, as he looked up at her in
grateful admiration. She placed her finger
on her lips with an arch smile, as she shook
her head in playful reproof But it was i'm
possible to keep his restless nature long quiet,
and he was soon chatting as gaily as ever.
"You have bad lonely day fear," said
Mr.. Willoughby, who had seated himself in
the embrasure of window with his face
towards bis guest.
LONELY, did you say, sir? Then would
always be lonely" ....rr
"Ah! I am glad Ellen was able to cheer
you. I shall prove but sorry companion
myself; but trust she will not neglect what
her youth and spirits fit her for" And he
sighed deeply.
"Miss Campbell tells me, sir, that you have
visited England" said the young officer, anx.
ious to divert his mind from the painful
thoughts that so overcame him.
did she?" he replied, starting violently.
eyes, and you will excuse me if I say it is
matter of surprise to me that one who has
seen the workings of our government-one
who has seen our happiness, our peacefulness,
and our prosperity, should ever wish to revolt
from the government that so blessed its sub
iects"
"And Justly a matter of surprise, my young
friend" replied Mr.. Willoughby, with more
assured manner "but you mistake our posi-
tion. We did not wish to revolt; We were
forced to it. There is such a thing as dis
turbing the happiness of our neighbor, merely
because it stands in the way of our own
taking from him what is Of real use to him
merely because it is equal or more use to US.
We felt that to be the policy that actuated
our mother country, and we are struggling
for harmony, humanity and interest"
"Lieut. Graham would make us answer for
the crime of regicide as we'll as Of parricide,
expect" said Ellen, smiling.
"And what i I could prove you guilty on
both charges Z" said he in merry bantering
"You world begin by telling US we are too
nearly allied to England to 60 war with her,
and 1 would call it a weakness amiable enough
to forgive"
"Then, suppose I should tell you, and prove
it from past history, that we were too warlike
and powerful to be resisted"
II should call it an error learned in the
nursery, that our manhood is disproving ev-
cry day, and would cite Kings Mountain
as an example," said the patriotic girl.
The young officers cheek flushed, which
Mr.. Willoughby noticing, remarked
81 am not surprised that we should have