Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-10
ELLEN CAMPBELL
KINGS MOUNTAIN
Written for the Yorkvile Enquirer Mary A Ewart
Written for the Yorkvie Enquirer, Mary A. Ewart
CHAPTER XVIII.
"Shall I 60 on?
Or have / said enough ?"

MILTON.
At the foot of the garden which lay
beyond the mansion, was lovely and
secluded spot, called the Glen. A
narrow path, shaded by magnificent
oaks, led to its boundary. Here the
trees widened and enclosed a sylvan
amphitheatre, waving with oaks, ha-
eel and birch trees. Messy banks
crowned with evergreens, were brok-
en- and interrupted by fragments OF
rock, placed under the direction OF
Ellen, which added to the grace and
romantic beauty Of the scene. A
limpid brook ran rapidly along at
the opposite extremity, and seemed
to issue from between two large
rocks which had been placed for
that purpose. Its course was placid
and even, till 1t reached the centre
of the retreat, when falling In mimic
water falls, 1t eddied and bounded
all foaming uproar, till again 1t went
murmuring down and was lost in the
woods beyond. A thick natural
growth on it's opposite side formed
an impenetrable screen, and though
not lacking in summer its summer
verdure, the clambering ivy and dark
evergreens relieved it from winter
dreariness.
The morning was still gray when
Davie entered the glen. He threw
himself upon one Of the rustic seats
that were placed around. and waited
with what patience he might, for
Ellen. Time dragged wearily. But
a few moments had elapsed ere he
sprang to his feet and restlessly
paced the enclosure, casting impa-
tient glances at the lingering sun.
He walked to the verge Of the ave-
nue.; then slowly back again, to turn
and be disappointed.
What can keep her?" he murmur-
ed. "Ah! day is yet on tiptoe. More
light! more light and patience too"
And with a resolute will, he threw
himself upon the embowered seat
near the entrance. The vapory twi-
light was melting into morning. Its
glimmering light gradually dilated to
a rosy glow. Nature was clad In
dewy beauty-the earth 'sowed with
orient pearl The hoar frost sparkled
on every spray, and the congealed
dew drops hung like gems on trees
and shrubs. The horizon deepened to
vivid crimson and swift beams OF
cleaning light darted up the zenith,
touching the pendant icicles with
their main rays. till diamond drops
fell from their sparkling points.
With a timid boldness. an eager
shyness, and elastic yet lingering step.
Ellen advanced to the Glen. The frosty
morning air deepened the hue OF
health and her eyes sparkled with
more brilliancJ than natures dia-
monds around her. For a moment
she stood at the entrance Of the Glen
"a picture Of glaring beauty. Her
scarf falling from her shoulder en-
hanced the grace of her beautiful
form, while the richness and purity
Of her complexion, the expressive ca
gerness Of her dark blue eyes, as she
stood a moment poising her graceful
figure in hesitating search. made
picture Of exquisite and enchanting
loveliness. Ere a share Of disap-
pointment could gather on her lovely
face at finding the retreat unoccupied,
Davies arm was thrown around her.
and words of fond chiding fell upon
her ear. She smiled and pointed to
the rising sun.
"Old Sol was a laggard today. Ny
Ellen should not have awaited his
drowsy summons. I have been char
ing here for an hour; but I will not
quarrel with him, now you are here.
l have so longed for this interview.
dearest. have so much to tell you
so much to hear. And first, Ellen,
that cruel note which your generous
love forgave without explanation"
And he told his doubts his fears, his
certainty that 1t was needed for her
happiness; and Ellen listened, as fond
women generally listen, and forgave
as women do, when resting against
hearts warm and loving, and lips
pressed against their own. plead for
pardon.
But tell me Of Graham, Ellen. He
loves you; but that is not strange
who could help it?" And again low
er's tongues were silver sweet"
Graham deserves perfect conf
dence from me. I should have told
him of-of-"
"Of what Elem" said Davie.
She could not meet the arch ten
derness of the look, and with a pout
and blushing embarrassment, turned
her head from him.
1T will not tell you" said she. II
will not encourage such sauciness."
Then let me tell you, Ellen" he
replied. drawing the half resisting
form in his circling embrace. you
should have told him that dearer than
all the world beside, my Ellen was to
me. Nay more: she. was my hope OF
heaven. For losing faith in her. be-
lief in all things pure and true would
be destroyed. You should have told
him of my pride in you. the treasury
of your mind, your heroism. your wo-
mans fortitude. your cheerful spirit.
your calm, resolute will, and told him
these graces, these virtues were from
the earliest childhood worshipped In
the only woman 1 ever loved. Then
bid him look at your peerless beauty,
at your winning grace. and tell him
how often my heart in its passionate
worship. placed its idol between 1t
and heaven. Then whisper these
graces--this enchanting loveliness are
as nothing to the moral excellence and
purity of the soul which rises supe-
rior to all To that heart to that
soul, my spirit turns with more than
eastern alteration. as the Mecca of my
life: and though rude storms may as
sail, and friends betray, or foes op-
press; though danger or even dis
grace, await me, still in my Ellen's
love will I find solace: in her trust.
renewed courage. Firm without
sternness. gentle without weakness