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

replied Graham, in evident annoyance at the
young ensign's badinage, truth compls me
to resign it; but my English tastes and
predictions have never yet made me ashamed
of my warm Italian blood. | am rather
proud of my mother country, my classic
noble ITALY,"
"Italy! sir. thought you were an En-
glishman," said Mr.. Willoughby, turning
quickly. Then suddenly checking the haste
which might seem ill.bred, he colored deep
ly, and with hurried "beg pardon" again
turned to the window.
"It is only the home of my adoption, sir,
said Graham, with graceful courtesy; "but
next to the home of my birth, is dear to me
as the land of nobility and knighthood."
"The veriest aristocrat you ever met, Miss
Ellen, laughed Sewer. "He would not touch
one of the lords of our soil with the toe of
his patrician boot, for half his acres. think
even his religion teaches him of sort Of
Turkish heaven, where the plebians are not
allowed to enter but stand at the door in
wondering awe at the purple and fine linen OF
the halls of Paradise"
"Pshaw! Sewer; don't be foolish. You
give Miss Ellen poor idea of. my mental
calibre," said Graham coloring
"No, I would but warn her of spirit of
ostracsm which attacks all systems that lead
to what you would call innovation, but what
rebels call reformation.
"Perhaps the best way to conquer such
narrow views and groveling conceptions, is
to guam parua sapientia regitur mundus,' said
Graham, betrayed into college quotation,
and rising in frowning displeasure.
"You. ..st excuse the patriots democrat
ic principles" said Ellen, gently. "You
know in your own Rome, it was the mark
of good citizen, never to despair Of the for.
tunes of the Republic; and English valor
has brought our fortunes to such low ebb as
needs not only the courage, but the encour-
agement of every citizen"
"There, Graham, you will not refuse such
a peace Offering" said Sewer, without the
least intimidation at the officers naughty
air; "but hark, there is summons that will
soothe allthe asperities of our nature. | lead
the way to breakfast and good humor."
"You are incorrigible," said Mr.. Willough.
by, as they seated themselves at his abundant
board.
"But very tractable under such duties as
are now before me- Lieut.. Graham, | trust
you will do justice to the good the gods pro.
vide; and as reward Of good behavior, |
will allow you this wing of as dainty fowl
as ever a hungry soldier was blessed with.
And, Miss Ellen, let me congratulate you on
the restoration of your silver. 1t had but
brief sojourn in Tory hands. Poor little Bes-
sic" said he, his quick mind reverting in as:
sociation to her memory. "Yes, Mr.. Will
loughby," he continued, elevating his voice,
the trace of grief almost instantly obliterated
from his merry face; "they call me Ned Dew
ilmay care, in camp, and Ensign Sewer is
only used on musterdays before an audi
ence. Now there's Lieut.. Graham, a fellow
would as soon think of calling him Ned, as
they would me, your honor; but it's Lieut.
Edward Graham, right foot out, shoulders
thrown back, head erect, present arms and
all the rest of the honors.' -
"You should not have your name 50 cor
rupted, Ned. It's good enough, if you use it
rig ght," said Mr.: Willoughby, smiling.
"Ah, sir, the public are sadly recreant to
their duty there; but how did you manage it
Graham? You have the name too"
mime has been abbreviated also. At
home they called me Frank, in childhood /;
but not being dignifed enough for an officer
in the Horse Guards, my brother officers
called me by my second name, Edward"
"You are lucky in having two names. /
have had to battle through life with one,
and I would not be surprised if it was not to
that fact my want of dignity is to be as
cribed," said Sewer in affected pity. "Your
name is Francis then, suppose"
Eyes; it is one of my maternal names from
Francesca. l have holier one in Leon.
Lenora was my mothers name. Twas named
for her and dear and only sister (my aunt
suppose) Francis Edward Leon"
"Ah!" said Sewer, "a knight errant name,
worthy of the bearer. know of but one
sweeter, and that was Bessie Craig" A
groan from Mr.. Willoughby interrupted him,
and he would have fallen, had not Jerry
caught him.
Ellen ran in terror to him; but Sewer,
with his usual promptitude, had already
reached him, and laying him on the floor,
fnging the cushion Jerry would have placed
under his head across the room, cried
"Would you murder the man with your
cushion How can the blood circulate and
his head up? It's only faint, Miss Ellen.
Don't be alarmed, it will soon be over"
"My dear uncle" said Ellen, cha6ng his
hands. "He has never been well since old Mr..
Craig's death, and the mention Of it affects
him very painfully"
"And l was very thoughtless, Miss Ellen,
to speak so inconsiderately; but there, he's
coming to. Better leave him alone awhile.
Strange, he should be so suddenly overcome"
my uncle is man of such strong attach
ments," said Ellen. His nature is remarka-
bly, tender, and these late trials have made
him more nervous than usual"
"Better, now, sir, are you not " said Sewer,
as Mr.. Willoughby opened his eyes.
"Where am /? Better? Yes, ah ?-I re.
member It was like an arrow" and he press.
ed his hand to his heart and shuddered.
"Did I dream? Or is it true? Ahl this
retribution."
"Hush, dear uncle, hush. Bessie is already
avenged, but your Ellen is here to comfort
you"
"Ellen? Yes it was for Ellen I lived /;
and Bessie ?" he vacantly questioned. Ah |
see let me rest, would not be disturbed. |
am better. Your arm, Jerry, and to my
room, Ellen," said he, as he feebly walked
from the apartment. "See that he-see that
our guests want for nothing"
"Certainly, uncle" she replied, alarmed at
the shade that again crossed his face. 81
will do all l can for bis comfort. Let no
thought of that distress you.''
"Bless you, child" said he, falteringly.
"Do not follow; I would be alone"