Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-06-15
The Sturg Tener.
THE MYSTERY REVEALED.
CHAPTER I.

text of the Scripture narrative, lnaShucu as
the lions Teddy and Tim, were commencing
to enaw Daniel, each having introduced 1aC
little arm into his mouth, against which mno-
walton their victim was protesting with all the
power of his lungs, not altogether, 1t IS 10 oe
feared. upon the ground of principle. Iuy
stood beside the table, learning spelling les
son at the top of his voice, While Ethel' onoei
cover of the table-cloth, was creeping along
with a big pin, which would presently MAKE
ACQUAINTANCE with the calves of Guys legs
Their distracted mother, Mrs. Montagu, sat IN
their midst, the baby on her lap rafting Dig
bunch Of keys.
At last the pin reached its destination, ana
the Youthful operator was fully rewarded 1or
anv slight expenditure of trouble, for Master
Guy jumped at least foot high, and shrleked
enourh to bring the house down. The noise
40 startled Harry that he dropped the cat,
which made off for the door, after Desto"iIe /"
deep scratch upon the young hero's hano oy
way of a parting attention ; he wept long and
sore. and the poor frightened baby, letting fall
the KEYS. walled in harmony-or out OF II
while Door Mrs. Montagu would have liked 10
shed tears also.
In time. all the noisy little mischief-makers
were dispatched to bed, but was it surprising
that their unhappy mother was worn out' pale
and fearful at the end of the day?
81 suppose those young rebels have been hall
killing you ?" began her husband, as soon as
the dinner was over and the pair were lett
alone. I have no doubt that Ethel has been
feeding the baby with ashes, Guy and Harry
having stand-up fight, and all the resi- ma
king noise enough for Bedlam."
This picture was 50 far below the reallty tllaI
Mrs. Montagu discreetly forebore to make any
reply.
"Well something must be done. I've spo-
ken of it before, and now the thing snail oe
DONE" resumed the oracle. "We'n nave
governess for them"
And rising from his seat, Mr.. Montagu
reached for paper, pen and ink, and 1orth"ltn
drew I'M an advertisement, which he read
aloud.
..W,rrpn A GoyERNEss.-Learning and &C:
comnlisbments of no consequence strengtn OF
arm the only indispensable quallhcation. Ap'
ply. &C." 4o,o,4
"Robert, state the facts sweet and talent
ed children, but their education shghtly neg
lected.''
"Humph l'' calculated the husband, in a tone
that savored of skepticism.
It was according to the notions OF neltner
parent precisely that the notice was eventual
" drawn up but one was at least written OUT
and dispatched by that very nights post, ana
in due course it appeared in the columns OF the
Times newspaper. e ~,
To that advertisement, in the course OF the
next few days, exactly eighty-four rephes were
received. and what the ultimate decision would
have been, it would be hard to say, DuC lor Vlle
intervention of chance circumstance.
One afternoon, as Mrs. Montagu sat in the
dining-room, for the twentieth time turning
over the various letters of application, ser
want entered, carrying upon his tray lady's
visiting card, bearing the words, miss Marion
Lockhart."
It was the name of one of the applicants for
the situation Of goyerness. GOOD gracious
Will the whole eighty-four call ~ exciaimeo
Mrs. Montagu, and in her dismay would nave
gone straight off into faintlng ht, put that
there was no person at hand TO recover her
so. postponing the troublesome ceremony, she
hastened to the drawng-room to see her visit
or ssPray, sit down." she said, indicating
chair near the fire, while she herself sank upon
couch opposite.
ssThank you : have ventured to call because
I cannot afford delay in finding fresh situa-
tion. {" replied the stranger, timidly. II hope
it does not inconvenience you to see ME.
"Not in the least. am very glad you have
Called replied the elder lady, who was pleas
ed with her new acquaintance. The glliS
pleasant we'll modulated voice and gracerul
manner were attractive her dress was simple
and neat. and her face, Mrs Montagu came to
the conclusion was, without exception, the
most beautiful she had ever seen. In repose,
it was sad, as though it's owner, young as she
Was had known sorrow and suffering OF no
common measure.
Miss Lockhart at once proceeded TO state her
qualifications. These were perfectly satlsfac-
torv, and, Just as the young lady was conclu-
ding her story, Mrs. Montagu heard welcome
sound in the hall. 1t was her husbands step,
and his return from town at this moment, was
most opportune Excusing herself briefly to
her visitor, Mrs Montagu flew to consult with
her husband. 49,,
After hearing her account of the candidate,
Robert Montagu followed his wife into the
drawing-room. Miss Lockhart could not fail
to be aware that his entrance was for the pur-
pose of inspection, but the knowledge dld not
seem to diSconcert her in the least. On the
contrary. she conversed with them easily and
naturally for few minutes, and then arose 10
take her leave.
sYou will write, then, Mrs. Montagu, to
Lady Rngwood? suppose you will be satls,
fed with her recommendation alone ," added
Miss Lockhart, hesitatingly, and it was the
first sign of nervousness that she had Detray-
ed. Il have lived with her for four years"
s'Certainly; it would be quite sufficient,
said Mrs. Montagu. And there the interview
would have ended, but Mr.. Montagu had sud-
denly fresh suggestion to make
s'My DEAR" he aidturning to his wife, you
are going into town this week could you 60
tomorrow and call in Portlandplace ~
ssIt may not be convenient for Lady Ring
wood to see me- said Mrs. Montagu, colorlng
a little with bashfulness. ''She is leaving for
Mentone in few days, for the benefit OF her
husbands health"
"Pray. call :" cried Miss Lockhart, eagerly.
ssIf it is not putting you to too much trouble,
l should like you to speak to Lady RmgWood;
and she, am sure, would prefer it to writing,
concluded the young lady, with confidence
and she spoke the truth.
The distance from Freshfield to London was
but a matter of twenty miles or thereabouts,
and it was still early when Mrs. Montagu
found her way, next day. to Portlandplace,
where she met with kind reception. Lady
Rinpwood and Laura Montagu moved IN very
different spheres of society, but both were es.
sentially good women, and they uhderstood
one another instlnctlvely.
Of Miss Lockhart Lady Ringwood spoke
with the most cordial commendatlon. u can
only say. Mrs. Montagu, that myself regard
Miss Lockhart with feelings of affection ana
esteem. Her management of children IS Won
derful. Mine adore her, yet she is III many re-
spects very strict with them. | feel parting