Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-19

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who calmly awaited their approach
though in deep disappointment.
"A British officer, child! and why
coming here? Surely we have hae
enough Of them for awhile, at any
rate" said Mr. Willoughby. unable en-.
tirely to overcome his wonted trepida'
ton. Good God. Ellen, who Is IT.
What new terror 1t this" he suddenly
cried, In uncomfortable agitation.
Don't be alarmed. uncle: he Is evil
IDENTIFY wounded" replied Ellen. "See;
he bears his arm In sling. Some
friend, doubtless, has sent him here
for tender nursing
AS she spoke. young Sewer, for ne
1t was, sprang lightly from his horse
and assisting his companion to dis
mount. supported him into the house
Bowing gracefully to Ellen, he first ad-
dressed Mr. Willoughby.
Mr.. willoughby," he said "allow me
to present to your sympathy and kind
ness Edward Graham, de-de-camp OF
Lord Cornwallis. Suffering as ne Is
under the unerring aim Of our sharp
shooters, and as a prisoner OF war
Major Davie desired me to commend
him to the hospitality Of your house
and the indulgence OF Miss Campbell
He turned as he spoke. and presented
the wounded officer to her.
Seldom had Ellen seen a face OF
more intellectual refinement. Every
feature was chiseled In sculptured lines
Of Grecian beauty. The brow, lofty and
pure as Parian marble, large lustrous
brown eyes dilating with pupils Of un-
exampled size, shaded by long curl
ing lash that gave thrilling depth and
softness to their beauty. A mouth
rather thin. with a short arched upper
lip covered with Its black moustache
relieving a chin and neck Of feminine
beauty. and by its contrast giving an
additional pallor to the suffering face
He was Of the medium size, spare and
lightly built, yet exceedingly graceful
and elegant. His dress was the rich
uniform Of the British officer. and the
military coat, unbuttoned at the throat
disclosed the loose tie. which we now
call Byronic: by the graceful neckcloth
with its sparkling diamond pin, indi-
eating the wearer was neither unaware
of natures gifts, nor neglectful Of the
art which can adorn them. His lips
parted in a smile just enough to dis
close the rows of giittering' white
teeth as he bent low over the hand
which Ellen, In unconscious sympathy,
extended.
Major Davies friends are always
welcome" said Mr.. Wllloughby, touch
ed by the evident suffering Of his
guest, and showing by his anxious
scrutiny and his agitation, his inter-
est in the youthful soldier. "And
though must regret the suffering that
throws him upon us as an invalid,
welcome the fate that brings gentle
man and officer to our house. But you
are suffering. sir. Enter and let us see
what we can do for you"
The young officer attempted to re-
ply. but weak from LOSS Of blood and
the exertion Of ridi.ig. he hesitated
staggered and would have fallen had
not the young ensign caught him and
borne him into the house. Placing him
upon the sofa, they administered the
usual restoratives and soon a more
natural paleness settled on his counten-
ance.
my God, what trouble" said Mr..
willoughby wiplng the starting
drops from his brow, as he rapidly
paced the room.
"dis arm needs dressing. Can y"u
assist me, Miss Campbell?" sail Sc
vier, as he hurriedly unbuttoned his
coat.
A picture fell from the Officers
breast, and unclasping in the fall,
disclosed a girlish face of warm and
glowing beauty. The large black
eyes seemed devouring one ir their
eager glance, and the whole face
bore the impress of passionate WI
A lock of curling hair with the letter
H carved beneath, was on the op-
posite side. AS Mr.. Willoughby stoop-
ed to pick II up, Sewer opened the
sleeve of Graham's coat, disclosing
the bloody wrapping. Recoiling i'll
horror. Mr.. Willoughby sank on HI.
knees beside the wounded officer.
You are not used to the sight If
blood. SIR" said Sewer, as he m.
bound the stiffened bandage. Mr.
Willoughby raised his head for a
moment. gazing with a vacant stare:
then with a deep groan, again buri"'!
his face.
Take care Of that picture, Mis-
Campbell" said Sewer. as he raised
1t from the floor; "he values it next
to his life
What a glowing beauty" said FL
len. lone almost expects those lips
to part and utter some wild. daring
thing"
The officer slowly opened his eye
and holding out his hand for It,
family whispered, mine" and as
Sewer replaced 1t in his breast he
smiled, and signing deeply. once
more wearily closed his eyes.
Now Miss Campbell, hold this
bowl" said Sewer.
And soldier-like, without though,
of woman's dread at sight of blood
or pain. he at once prepared to re-
new the dressing.
| "As he will be left to your tender
mercies." he continued, II will iuS
show you how 1t ought to be done
There is necessity for no extraordi
nary skill: care and dispatch doe:
the business. If not careful. the blood
might start again. and IL you could
not stop it. as is rather improbable
why good night to Lieut.. Graham
and to one of the bravest officers anC
finest fellows of his majesty's corps.
sad he. rattling away. though with
out a moments cessation of his task
II cannot allow Miss Campbell II
be so unceremoniously made a hos
pital surgeon" said Graham. though
scarcely able to articulate. Had
known my entrance into the famii.