Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-06
ELLEN CAMPBELL
Written for the Yorkvie Enquirer by Mrs Mary Ewart
KINGS MOUNTAIN

privileges of an old acquaintance.
have already seen her, and she has
granted me every indulgence"
Davies keen eye was fixed upon Mr.
Willoughby, and without another WORD
the old man sat down.
81 presume you have received inti-
nation of your exchange, Graham"
said Davie.
Yes; 1 received 1t yesterday. BY
the way, Hardy brought it. Why did
you never tell me Of that atrocious
attempt on your life? I'll have him
answer for It yet"
"Oh, that Is nothing" said Davie,
lightly I suppose he thought 1t all
fair In war. And he was here last
night?"
Yes; and I am somewhat surprised
to see you venture here just at this
time"
For fear of Tarleton. eh? Oh! l
claim more friends In the country than
he can, besides knowing every foot OF
the ground about. I could entangie
him in the by-paths. and then take
the main road to the camp, while he
was extricating himself"
81 do think, Henry" said Mr. VIII
loughby, you ran great risk In COM
ing here tonight. Think Of the immi-
nency of your peril before"
'I do think Of It," said Davie. grave
ly. 'T am not so fool-hardly, as you sup
pose; but am on my way to Greene,
with dispatches. Morgan had not
quite prepared them; so I begged a
few hours for you, and Sewer will be
on with them tomorrow"
"And you leave us in the morning?"
said Mr.. Willoughby, with more inter-
est than he had yet manifested.
"Yes, I must be of. Cornwallis Is
growing uneasy at our many depreda-
tions, and we anticipate the pleasure
of hearing from him shortly. I would
be back to assist in the warm welcome
with which we hope to greet him."
And you intend to stand fight"
said Mr.. Willoughby.
Davie smiled.
Wen be apt to defend ourselves,
sir"
But their superior numbers, their
discipline-fo- I understand they have
twelve hundred regulars-will not this
intimidate you"
my boys would not understand you,
sir, and their major Is just as obtuse.
tnffrfotda
tion." replied Davie, proudly. But
when do you act on your exchange,
Graham?"
II do not know" replied he, coloring.
"I suppose l should do 1t Immediately;
but my arm is rather stiff yet"
You must not think of it, Graham.
We cannot give you up" said Mr.. Will
loughby.
You might be weary Of my prolong-
ed visit, sir and duty's calls should
not be unanswered" said Graham, hes
itatingly.
Nay, then. Ellen must plead with
me-" said Mr.. Willoughby. Perhaps
her persuasions will have more infiu-
ence."
81 doubt II Miss Ellen would think
1t worthy Of her pleadings," he replied
bitterly.
And I know to the contrary" said
Mr.. willoughby emphatically.
Here is Miss Ellen. herself,to decide
the vexed question" said Davie, as she
entered the room; and advancing to
meet her, he took her hand and led
her to a seat.
And what Gordian knot do you ex-
pect me to unravel?" asked Ellen, look
ing up at Davie. who leant upon the
back Of her chair.
Graham started as he looked up at
her. What metamorphosis had thus
changed her, who had so lately been
the pale and silent girl to the radiant
beauty before him. She was attired In
a pale blue silk dress, which contrast
ed admirably with the clear white
skin, so transparent as to show the
delicate tracery Of the veins beneath.
The soft peachy tinge Of her cheek,
flushed and faded with every emotion.
Her dark blue eyes seemed swimming
in a sea Of liquid tenderness, and ever
and anon, the heavy lashes drooped as
if unable to bear their sweet burden.
Smiles, like cupids played around her
arching lips, and the dimples merrily
chased each other in glancing flight.
The square bodice was laced over a
rich lace stomacher which but partially
concealed the swelling bust, heaving
in rapid respirations. tremulous In
bounding joy.
What Gordian knot do you expect
me to unravel?"
Her eyes dropped, and the rose on
her cheek tinged to damask blue, ere
Davie replied:
Graham Is to leave you. What in
ducement will you offer for his re-
naining?"
She started as she heard it. This
was joyous news; but courtesy as well
as the kindness Of her nature, forbade
her wounding him.
IF the inducements are TO be offered
against the calls of duty, far be II
from me to counsel against his inter-
est" she replied. There was no flush
now, no dimpling smile. as calmly and
coldly her eyes met his.
He laughed bitterly.
Il told you so, Mr.. Willoughby My
departure shall meet neither opposi-
tion nor regret"
Nay" said she, with great sweet
ness, do l not fill the Office of true
friendship when I counsel and encour-
age you in the pursuit Of honor
Would not be recreant 20 that trust
did l not assist you in the discharge
Of the duty?"
And you would bid him go, to 1gh'
against the cause you have espoused?
said Mr.. Willoughby reproachfully.
That cause is his honor" said Eller
gently.
But ladies Of old persuaded men te
what they consider truth and justice
and then armed their knights to higher
achievements" replied Mr.. Willough'
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