Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-22
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"Pshaw. Sewer: don't be foolish
You give Miss Ellen a poor idea Of m!
mental calibre." said Graham colorins
mo, 1 would but warn her Of spir
1t Of ostracism which attacks all sys
TENS that lead to what you would cal
innovation, but what rebels call refor
nation"
Perhaps the best way to conque
such narrow views and groveling con
ceptions, is to know guam parva sap
ientia regitur mundus,' said Graham
betrayed into a college quotation ant
rising in frowning displeasure.
you must excuse the patriots Dem
ocratic principles" said Ellen, gently
You know in your own Rome, 1t wa!
the mark Of q good citizen, never t.
despair Of the fortunes Of the Repub'
lie: and English valor has brought ou
fortunes to such a low ebb as need:
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 th'
officers naughty air; but bark, there
is a summons that will s. othe all the
asperities of our nature. I lead the
way to breakfast and good humor."
You are incorrigible," said Mr.. Will
loughby, as they seated themselves al
his abundant board.
But very tractable under such du-
ties as are now before me. Lieut.
Graham, trust you will do justice te
the good the gods provide; and as 8
reward of good behavior, I 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 a brief sojourn in Tory
hands. Poor little Bessie" said he, his
quick mind reverting In association tc
her memory. Yes, Mr.. Willoughby,'
he continued, elevating his voice, the
trace Of grief almost instantly obliter-
ated from his merry face; they cal
me Ned Devil-may- y-care, In camp, and
Ensign Sewer is only used on muster
days before an audience. Now there's
Lieut.. Graham, fellow would as soor
think of calling him Ned, as they
would me. your honor: but it's Lieut.
Edward Graham, right foot out, shoul-
ders thrown back, head erect, present
arms and all the rest Of the honors."
You should not have your name sc
corrupted, Ned. It's good enough, II
you use 1t right" said Mr.. Willoughby
smiling
"Ah, sir the public are sadly re-
creant to their duty there: but how
did you manage 1t Graham? You
have the name too"
Mine has been abbreviated also. Al
home they called me Frank, In child
hood: but not being diSnified enough
for an officer in the Horse Guards, my
brother officers called me by my Sec
ond name, Edward"
You are lucky in having two names
I have had to battle through life with
one, and would not be surprised II II
was not to that fact my want Of dig
nifty Is to be ascribed," said Sewer ir
affected pity. Your name Is Francis
then, l suppose"
Yes: 1t is one Of my maternal
names from Francesca. have
holier one In Leon. Lenora was my
mothers name. was named for hel
and dear and only sister (my aunt
suppose) Francis Edward Leon"
"Ah!" said Sewer, "a knight erran'
name, worthy Of the bearer. l know
Of but one sweeter. and that was Bes-
sic Craig" A groan from Mr.. Will
loughby interrupted him, and he would
have fallen, had not Jerry caught
him.
Ellen ran In terror to him; but Sew.
ier. with his usual promptitude, hao
already reached him, and laying hin
on the floor. hinging the cushion Jerry
would have placed under his heat
across the room, cried
Would you murder the man will
your cushion? How can the blood cir
culate and his head up? It's only
faint, Miss Ellen. Don't be alarmed
1t will soon be over"
my dear uncle" said Ellen chafint
his hands. He has never been wei
since old Mr.. Craig's death, and the
mention of 1t effects him very pain
fully"
And / was very thoughtless. Mis-:
Ellen, to speak so inconsiderately; bu
there, he's coming to. Better leave
him alone awhile. Strange, he shoulc
be so suddenly overcome"
MY uncle is a man Of such strong
attachments" said Ellen. His nature
Is remarkably tender, and these lat
trials have made him more nervous
than usual"
Better. now. sir, are you not? sait
Sewer, as Mr.. Willoughby opened hi
eyes.
Where am 1? Better? Yes, ah?-
l remember. II was IlhS Shiio"t
and he pressed his hand to his hear
and shuddered Did l dream? Or Il
it true? All! this Is retribution."
Hush. dear uncle, hush. Bessie Il
already avenged. but your Ellen is her
TO comfort you"
Ellen? Yes IT was for Ellen lived
and Bessie?" he vacantiy questioned
"Ah! see: let. me rest. would not b.
disturbed. | am better. Your arm
Jerry. and to my room! Ellen" sai'
he. as he feebly walked from the apart
ment. See that he-see that ou
guests want for nothing"
Certainly, uncle" she replied
alarmed at the shade that again cross
ed his face. Il will do all l can 70
his comfort. Let no thought Of tina
distress YOU"
Bless you, child" said he falter
ingly. DO not follow; l would b
alone"
We'll. Miss Ellen, as l have done al
the mischief / can, | will ride back t
camp now. Have you messages o
billet? | will consider myself honore'
as the bearer"
Nothing" said Ellen, Il thank you.
urhon forauau Graham Keen III