Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-03
ELLEN CAMPBELL
KINGS MOUNTAIN
Written for the Yorkvlle Enquirer Mrs Mary A. Ewar
CHAPTER XVII.

Twas his own voice she could not err
Throughout the breathing worlds extent
There was but one such voice Tor her, 30
kind, so soft, so eloquent"
Miss Campbell, will you allow me
to speak a few words with your" said
Hardy, who had tried in vain to obtain
a few moments conversation with Ell
len.
Speak quickly, them" replied she.
with her hand upon the lock OF the
door.
'T would prefer a more private
place." said he. glancing at Graham
and Mr.. willoughby.
Nothing Capt Hardy could possibly
have to say, would interest me sum-
ciently to grant a private audience"
she replied, looking at him with her
calm, clear eye.
'T trusted 1 had been forgiven ere
this" said he, "for that which you
must have felt was but a discharge Of
my duty. But women can more easily
forgive a wrong to themselves than to
their lovers"
He saw that he had nothing to ex-
pect from her, and his sagacity had
already discovered, from Graham's
watchful tenderness, that he could at
least wound one OF the party.
Mr.. willoughby whispered to Gra-
ham to follow him into the next room,
but Ellen's reply checked him.
"rf this interview was asked but to
insult me, 1t is as we'll that 1t should
be at once closed. beg Of you uncle
Col. Graham, that you will not leave
the room"
'T am unfortunate" said he mali
ciously, "and must again ask forgive
ness. I thought nothing but a love
dearer than life would make a woman
so far forget herself. as on her knees,
to petition the life Of prisoner; but
1 see was wrong; and may presume
to congratulate our arms on the acces-
sion Of a new royalist," and he glanced
significantly at Graham.
E!len's face was one burning blush.
She would have answered, but again
Graham came to her aid.
SdpL. I1dIuyp SOihhie1hN ~~
your superior officer, at once to return
with the dispatches you bear I know
something Of the circumstances to
which you allude, and shall make 1t
my business to enquire particularly
into It on my return to camp. You Will
leave at once, sir. and you will ask my
lord for me, that when he sends his
dispatches again. 1t may be by the
hands of a gentleman and a man OF
honor"
You shall answer for this" said
Hardy. with one Of his fierce oaths,
clapping his hand to his side.
Moderate your own tone, II you
please" replied Graham, coolly. "Re-
collect you are in the presence Of
lady"
Your impudence shall not go un-
punished, sir. will see you about
this" he replied, with another coarse
expletive
Amy satisfaction can give you,
Capt. Hardy, will be toe happy to
allow, sir" said Graham, in the same
calm tone. But spare your oaths.
They are unfit for lady's ear"
Curse your impudence," muttered
Hardy, again. you shall repent for
this" and still muttering anathemas
low and deep he departed.
you should not have vexed that
man. Graham" said Mr.. Willoughby, in
affrighted terror. "He may have power
you know nothing of, to injure you"
81 do not fear him." said Graham,
smiling. But must beg your pardon,
Miss Ellen, for the scene; but 1t was
the only way could check his imper-
Thence"
"I thank you very much" she said,
falteringly.
Tell me I'm forgiven for this morn
ing" he said, in a low voice.
II would be indeed ungrateful to
withhold forgiveness" she replied, the
rich color again mantling her sunny
cheek.
He watched her for a moment In
silence; then with deep sigh, turned
away.
Come here, Ellen" said Mr.. Will
loughby. 81 am glad that detestable
Hardy is gone. Did he agitate you,
my lover"
"A little nervous perhaps" replied
she, surprised at the unwonted tone OF
kindness; for of late Mr.. Willoughby
had been both fretful and stern. How
nobly Graham defended you and with
what cool courage he rebuked that ruff
fian!" Ellen languidly assented. You
will see nothing good in Graham Ell
lem
Nay, uncle, you wrong me. 1 see
In him everything that Is good and no
BILE and true"
my dear Ellen, and you will yet
make your uncle happy. by giving him
this dearest wish Of his heart!"
do not persucute me, uncle, l am
weary Of this trial." she replied and,
indeed, her pale cheeks gave evidence
of 1t.
This once listen to me. Ellen. l
love you, love you dearly, God knows
how much. From your infancy until
now. you have been the loving child,
the dear companion Of my lonely life.
1 have brought you up in the enjoy
ment Of every comfort and luxury. All
that I have is yours. You are dear 10
me, my child, as the apple Of my eye.
For this love for this care, have new
er asked anything of you till now Ell
len; and now l ask, by your gratitude
for all that care, by the memory OF all
that love, as you would save my gray
hairs from sorrow and your own soul
from my curse, to grant me this one
blessing. And, oh! Ellen, what Is 1t
ask? A union with one. that to every
gift of nature adds an intellect Of no
inferior order. a heart rich In every
fine emotion Your studies will be MS
studies, your wishes, your feelings
your hopes, your fears will all mingle
with his. He will enhance your pleas
ures, share your sorrows and cheer your
melancholy. Oh! Ellen. as you value
my happiness; nay, as you value my