Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-17
CHAPTER XIX.

an unfavorable light" said Hardy, as
he entered the library.
The supposition was too true to need
contradiction, and Ellen did not think
it necessary to reply.
81 fear Davies mischievous charac-
ter will go much against him." said ne
determined to touch her on the most
tender point first.
"As 1 am not particularly anxious
to hear his dirge chanted by one so
unable to understand him, you will ex-
cuse me II I retire." said the spirited
girl, rising to depart.
Hardy quickly arose and ere sne
could reach the door closed It and
placing his back against it said, with
his coarse laugh
Now, you are as much my prisoner
as the rest Of the household, and as
such you must consent to remain TILL
YOU hear what you would not allow me
to tell you a day or two ago. 1t Is
useless to tell you that I love you.
You have known that for some time"
Her lips curled contemptuously.
You do not believe me. BY heaven,
1 do-more than your favored lovers
the naughty Davie, or the supercilious
Graham. They would relinquish you
in a love they would call generous, II
circumstances opposed them; but I
swear never to relinquish hope o. call
ing YOU mine, but with my life"
"The thing you call hope, is too In
tangible for me to understand" replied
Ellen. "If 1 am detained to her such
rhapsodies as this, must be as pa
tient as possible, though my patience
will scarcely lessen the infiiction."
Proud GIRL" said Hardy, you little
know how you stand with me, or again
you would be at my feet as sup
plant"
Ellen blushed crimson, but she un-
dauntedly replied
'I do not fear you. Do your worst"
"And that will be to condemn DaVie
ere another day passes" said he, with
a profanity so habitual, it was invol-
untary.
She smiled scornfully.
HE Is not in your power. He is
not in your power. He will be tried as
a soldier. Oficers and gentlemen will
understand justice, If not mercy"
He started violently.
"Ha! Have you been contemplating
his chances? You are keen. but not
cunning. Evidence, damning evidence
can be brought against him, and 1t
shall be my care to see It forthcoming"
You can prove the purity Of his
patriotism, the untiring zeal Of faith
full soldier: nothing else," said Ellen.
by heaven, I will prove what will
work his death If it perjure my soul"
said Hardy, with vehemence.
HE has a friend who will protect
him, though even such fiends as you
would plot his ruin," replied Ellen.
Who? Graham? Ha! ha! Do you
not know he will be court martialed-
perhaps disgraced?" said Hardy.
Not Graham! The generous-the
noble? Oh! do not tell me this" and
neT DOWSQ nSdu was llI0 III liSA
Hal" thought Hardy, '"is this the
lover after all? But no; 1t cannot be.
His dishonor grieves you worse than
Davies death Miss Ellen. Can the
high born English officer have stolen
the heart so lately welded to patriot
ism"
She did not notice the taunt, but
said without needing him
There Is a sorrow worse than death.
Oh! Graham, from my soul pity you."
Suddenly turning, she said, what re-
finement of cruelty is this that would
sacrifice such a noble spirit? What
Is his crime?"
You, Miss Ellen, I have no doubt
have been the chief cause" he replied,
mockingly.
'I," said she incredulously. you are
enigmatical sir. I cannot understand
you"
You cannot! Then you are not as
keen as 1 gave you credit for. Gra-
hams offence is grave and serious, and
his punishment will be what generally
befalls traitors to their king and coun-
try How much your charms may have
tempted to a neglect Of duty, you can
best tell"
This is terrible" said Ellen, pale
as death.
Terrible, indeed. Not much to be
hoped in that quarter"
my uncle will go. He will plead
for the life that Is so dear to him.
He can confute all your evidence. Let
me pass this instant. I will entreat
him to leave all for Graham's sake"
1T is needless. Miss Ellen" replied
Hardy, without moving. Your uncle
goes, it is true; but goes as my pris-
oner."
Ellen gave a startled scream.
"Davie-Graham- uncle all sac
rificed? Oh! dear-bought freedom
when such spirits are martyred! Stand
aside relentless and cruel man. Let
me go to those your malice and hate
have condemned"
Nay, Ellen" said he catching her
naIlQ dS size "OulO PoooSA A1A'1-'
"it rests with you, whether such sacri-
flee shall be made. Hear me but a
moment" said he, as she wrested her
hand from him. by the heaven above
us, will save them If you let me-"
She turned her flushed face to him.
Tears hot and burning trembled In her
eyes; Niobe herself was not a truer
picture Of despair.
ELLEN. your hand can buy your un-
cle's life, and with that life. all he holds
most dear. He has come under suspi-
cion, and these broad lands must be
the forfeit. You know his devotion to
the home of his fathers; you know he
cannot survive the loss Of his heritage.
Answer me-will you redeem them"'
And be a partaker in your perjury?
Never. Such threats are idle. What
power can you have to give or withhold
my uncle's possession"
"The power the law gives me. The
power right gives me. Foolish girl!
they are not idle. hold even now