Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-13
ELLEN CAMPBELL
KINGS MOUNTAIN
CHAPTER XvIII-CoNT1NUBD.

nature, and II a mans sinewy arm
and firm nerve win him a position, we
are not ashamed to be either just or
generous, but at once acknowledge his
right to rule. Or II the brawny arm
and fearless step bred to labor, ap-
prenticed to toll, overcome all obsta-
cles and gain the wealth, earnest ana
honest labor merits, we do not ignore
breeding, while we maintain the car
dinal doctrine Of labor from the moral
and social influence 1t exerts." said
Davie..
THAT is simply a position Of might
makes right. You would destroy pre-
cedent where 1t interfered with inde-
pendence and tolerate innovations,
replied Graham.
"I would make personal qualities
determine place and position, destroy
precedent where 1t interfered with In
dependence, and tolerate innovation
when injurious conventional restraints
were to be swept away. We want In
diyidual genius and excellence for this
work-not gartered lords nor abstract
philosophers - but common sense
working statesmen; and such conf
dence have I in our progress that l
believe men will be raised as the ex-
igency of the times may require, I'LL
perfect tranquility will give US that
leisure and repose, which Is necessary
IN intellectual culture"
You have an American passion that
will forever bar you from such posi-
ton, Davie" laughed Graham. as they
arose from the table.
And what is that, Graham labor?
Labor. the glory of noble manhoodT'
"Pshaw, no." said Graham. utility
put in one scale, and literature and the
fine arts in the other, and see how
soon the former will preponderate"
81 grant you we are practical" re-
piled Davie, but argue from tnat
very characteristic, a greater energy,
more earnest purpose. Our poems Will
be noble thoughts and holy aspirations
embodied in works Of beauty and OF
triumph. Our statuary, our painting
will be sculptured in deeds glowing
with our own fervor, and knowledge
of our great destiny will only make US
more faithful"
Miss Ellen, 1 no longer wonder at
your repubiicanism," said Graham, III
Davie. has had. in any degree, the
charge Of your education. see, with
him America is the epitome of all
things excellent, while he wonders
with those Of old, can any good thing
come out of such a Nazareth as Eng
land"
Nay, Graham, you wrong me-" said
Davie, grasping his hand. Il know
that the manfully honest will always
meet consideration and respect from
you, and while the Englishman Is
faithful to his own instincts, faithful
in what he considers legal and right
never protesting in the caprice Of to-
day what he will deny on the morrow
he will also bear with those who. pos
sessing the same principles, advocate
different course of action"
Forgive my spleen, Davie." replied
Graham, returning the friendly grasp.
"The brave are ever generous"
They are, Graham, and I will put
yours to the test. and remind you of
this after awhile"
Mr.. willoughby, / have some pri-
vate business to which must beg your
attention ere leave" said Davie, who
knew no other way Of gaining his end
but by a straightforward course OF
open dealing. Mr.. Willoughby, who
had been painfully nervous under the
mornings discussion, with a deprecat-
ing look at Ellen and more timid one
at Graham led the way to the library
To avoid Graham's scrutinizing look
Ellen took her portfolio, and arrang-
ing her colors, soon seemed completely
absorbed In the business before her
Graham did not speak but leaning
against the mantel. with his gaze fixed
on the bending figure, watched her
long and earnestly. Suddenly taking a
pencil, he hastily drew two sketches
One was landscape Of wood and wa
ter. Marks of labor, of toll, lay around
In the distance tents could be seen
and the busy parade Of martial life
The foreground presented two figures
a manly one in the dress of an officer
the profile, female, bending on his
arm-the face hid as II in terror at the
rude alarm of camp, yet clinging tc
him in a dependence touching and
lovely. Beneath 1t was written, "Eler
Davie!"
In the other picture, magnificent
woods, but partly hid castellatec
mansion. Far in the distance, cattle
browsed on the fruitful hills, and
everything indicated peace and plenty
On a rustic seat beneath a wide spread
ing oak. youth sat with a lovely
maiden. And the hand was practiceo
that could so faithfully and so rapidly
sketch her features. His attitude be-
spoke the most impassioned tender
ness as he pointed to the castle witt
one hand, while the other clasped her!
in earnest entreaty. She was LOOKING
up at him with a sweet smile upon th'
lovely face, as half in hesitation, hal
in consent she listened to the warn
pleadings. Writing under this "Ellei
Graham" he arose, and bending owe
her watched her for a while, then say
ing:
Here are some pictures for your In
spection, Miss Ellen; tell me what yo'
think of them?" and he walked to th'
window.
There is better light here" said he
as he held them so she could see he
own face.
She looked at the one marked "Ellel
Graham" A shade Of surprise passed
over her face.
How do you like it?" said he, an'
in spite of himself, his voice trembleo
ut Is not truthful" she replied cold
ly.
Tell me what you think OF this
them" said he, as he held up the oth
er.
She saw nothing but ELLEN DAVE.
II uos tho first time she had though