Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-01-28
gu 0rigiual Sturg.
Written for the Yorkville Enquirer.
AN UNQUIET LIFE.
BY STANLEY STCLAIR.
CHAPTER V.


pied in preparations for the coming voyage:
Magdalen felt some disappointment at not
being entrusted with her own purchases ),
but She had no reason to complain OF
any want of liherality in Mrs. Fairfax,
when that lady showed her the outfit she
had considered it necessary to provide ior
her. Then came dressmakers and miilin-
ers, and took her in hand and short while
sufficed to transform her into young lady
of fashion, as far as her habiliments were
concerned, for these were all OF the very
best material and latest style, though sutfi-
ciently simple, for Mrs. Fairfax disliked
unnecessary ornament or display. Then
that kind little lady presented her with
purse containing certain amount OF gold
and silver coin, which she was informed
was her quarterly allowance; sufficient,
I think" said Mrs. Fairfax, 'for your
needs. I did not myself have more spend
ing money at your age. With this you can
purchase anything you like. There may
be some small articles OF dress you fancy, IN
addition to what have furnished you with.
Of course, I don't restrict you, except SO
far as to require you to keep within the
limits of good taste and simplicity. But
for the first quarter, l. wish you to give
me a correct account Of your eXpendl-
lures. Keep an exact list Of your pur-.
chases, and let me see it at the emu OF
three months from this date. have an ob-
ject in this wish, which is not prompted by
idle curiosity"
In her heart Magdaen resented this. But
she was too diplomatic to allow her dis
pleasure to qualify the expression of her
thanks. ct may, however, give some faith
er insight into her character than has al
ready been afforded, to state, in advance,
that When the quarter was ended, and she
gravely handed Mrs. Fairfax the little ac-
count-b0ok which had been given to her for
the purpose above mentioned, there was
not a single entry on its pages--ln other
words, she had not spent one dollar OF her
very liberal allowance, choosing rather to
keep it intact than to comply with her en-
ployer's conditions in spending itD The
money was put aside, and she had the salts
faction of knowing what she could do with
it if she chose.
Frederick Burton was great deal at his
Cousins house during the weeks of prepara-
ton. Magdalen rather avoided him, for he
had by no means captured her fancy. He,
on his part, rather sought to establish sort
ofintimacy between them, butWhether with
view to his own amusement ornot, ne hlm-
self scarcely knew. One thing was certain
she would not be treated, in any respect, as
an inferior; nor did his own gent!emaniy
instincts permit him to feel any desire so to
treat her. Yet, at the same time, it seemed
to him that there could be no question of
social equality between himself and her,
and he had an unconscious feeling that she
ought to be fattered by his notice. That
she was not fiattered, however, was evident,
and her innate dignity and remarkable
power of adapting herself to circumstances,
lat all events when they were agreeable
ones) soon settled her in the position she had
intended from the first to occupy, that OF
g. a
absolute respect. She had, in truth, a right
toithis position, since Mrs. Fairfax herself
had conceded it to her, and no one else had
any right to dispute it.
III suppose we shall scarcely know you
when YOU come back" said Burton TO her
on the eve of her departure.
"Whom do you mean by Ue:' she re-
turned, in the cool Indifferent manner with
which she always met his advances.
Gall your friends on this continent"
"Who are my friends ?" she asked with
light laugh. II have none that know o."
"Not one"
go. perhaps one, or even two. l have
scattered acquaintance here and there; but
then I scarcely call them friends. That word
means, have heard, a great DEAL"
"Iou don't know from experience, them"
"No. NV experience has been on the
shady side of life, and friendship, believe,
walks on the sunny side.'
"True friendship goes through sun and
shade alike" said Burton. 1.-The sort that
seeks out smooth places isn't worthy OF the
name. At any rate" he hesitated mo-
ment-''you will count me henceforth as
one of your friends, hope"
"Henceforth?" ?" she repeated with half
smile.
"Well, what I mean is that you have not
hitherto appeared to accord me that prlyl-
lege." ,. o uo +,o+ Won des;rod itn
"Weli. I do desire it. l am like you in
one respect-I have not many friends. SO
that should be bond between u.s."
II thought you knew everybody'' said
Magdalen.
II know plenty Of people, but 1 count
them mostly as acquaintance. oeileve L
am not q general favorite," said Burton,
who rather enjoyed talking about himself,
even if it was in disparaging way. 81 am
considered odd-peculiar different, in fact,
from other men. And you-pardon me,
Miss Frost-are different, think, from the
generality of young ladies'"
s'That is not singular, said Magdalen
calmly. II have lived apart from young
ladies. don't know their ways"
"But if that had not been the case, you
would still be different, am sure there is
Magdalen moved away little inpatient
ly and busted herself with something in
another part of the room. Burton's man.
ner did not please her. 1t was not exactly
familiar, but it approached that style too
nearly to satisfy her jealous self-love. She
did not in the least know whether ne
meant to be complimentary or not. And
being absolutely ignorant of the way in
which gentlemen generally spoke to young
ladies Of their acquaintance, she feared to
compromise her dignity by accepting his
little speeches in wrong spirit, whichever
way she took them. She had found out
that he was not near so clever as herself.
But then his knowledge of the world and
his position in society, gave him such an
immense advantage over her that mere
natural intelligence and intellect counted
for almost nothing on her side.
In truth, Burton had conceived fantas-
tic admiration for her. Her strong charac-
ter pleased him. Her tact, her assurance,
her saroir .faire, commanded his wonder
and his appreciation. He liked her looks,
too. Not that she was what the world
would ever pronounce pretty, but her style
was good, and her face and figure decidedly
attractive. Yes, she was certainly supe-
rior girl. But by all this l do not mean to
imply that Mr.. Burton was at all in love
with her, or likely to be. He was not
susceptible young man.
The third of August arrived, and punctu-
ally on that day the Br,WsWtck set out on
her VOYAGE. With Mr.. Burton, we bid fare
we'll to those on board, and retrace our steps
to familiar scenes.
And first to the Asylum, where an event
of unusual interest has transplred since we
were last there.