Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-01-12

ence, sis wofully beset. 1t almos
looks as II he was haunted by an evi
spirit, sure enough, which folks uset
to say of him after his wife's death
and which, to tell you the truth, oul
young lady Mildred has sometimes
more than half limited to me; he Is 81
run at, and perplexed, and misguided
by strangers that can have no goot
intentions in coming to see HIM
There is Mr. Tyrrel. over at the Dov'
Cote at this very time, on his third
visit, major, in less now than two
months past; yes. let me see. HI
brought the news here Of the recapit
ulation-I think you military call 1T
though heaven knows, have but &
poor head for these bloodthlrsty
words-I mean the taking Of Charles
ton; three times has he been here
counting from that dey. Where h:
comes from. and who are his kith and
kin, I am sure don't know.
"Tyrrel, ha! yes, I have heard Of
him tonight, for thc first time" SAID
Butler.
HE must be a rich man." continu
ed the hostess. for he travels with
two white servants, and always pay
his way in gold. One Of his men Il
now In the house; and between you
and me, major, this man is a very in
quisitive sort Of person, and would
hardly be taken for a serving man:
and he is a cautious fellow. too. al.
though there is good deal Of swag.
ger and bullying about him. which
might deceive one at first sight"
Here, in the house tonight?" in.
quired Butler.
Speak low, major, the man is now
walking the porch before our win.
dows."
what does Mildred say Of this
Tyrrel?" asked Butler. HAS she
been here lately?"
1.-The good lady never stirs from
home whilst Tyrrel is at the Dove
Cote; for fear, believe, that he will
follow her, for they do whisper about
in the hborhood-though I don't
say 1t to alarm you Mr.. Arthur, that
this man is of the high quality, no.
bleman, some say. and that he has
come here accounting. Only think OF
the assurance Of the man! But II he
was a prince, and every hair Of his
head strung with diamonds, and Miss
Mildred was as free as the day you
first saw her, I can say with safety
he would find but cold comfort ir
that game; for she despises him ma
jor. 10th for himself and for his Tory
principles. She does hate him with
a good will. No, no, her heart and
soul are both where they ought to be
FOR all her father, poor man, and this
rich gentleman! oh, 1t is cruel
thing that you and our pretty lady
cannot livesquietly together; but Mr.
Lindsay is past talking to about it
7 declare think his mind is touched;
I positively believe that 1t would kill
him IL he knew all that has passed ir
this house, but he is, in the main.
good man, and a kind rather, ana Is
very much to be pitied. see you
are sad and sorrowful, Mr.. Arthur;
didn't mean to distress you with my
prating. You tell me, you think you
may travel as far as Georgia"
Even so far, good dame, II some
accident should not shorten my ca
reer. These are doubtful times, and
my path Is as uncertain as the chances
Of war. It may be long before 7 re-
turn."
"I grieve night and day. and my
heart bleeds for Miss Mildred, for she
Is so good, 80 constant, so brave, too
for a woman" said the widow with
unaffected emotion. "Well-a-day!
what woes these wars have brought
upon US! You told her your plans,
Mr.. Arthur"
"Our interview was short and pain
full" replied Butler. II scarcely
know what I said to her. Put. one
thing I entreat Of you; my letters will
be directed to your charge; you Will
contrive to have them promptly and
secretly delivered; oblige me still In
that. good mother. Henry will often
visit you."/
"And a brave and considerate
young man he is. major; I'll be sure,
ty for his making Of an honorable ane
real gentleman. Do you join the
army in Carolina?"
Perhaps not. Ny route lies into
the mountains, our troops struggle
for a footing in the low country"
IF I may make bole, Major Butler
to drop word Of advice into your
ear, which, seeing that I'm an older
man than you," interrupted the SER
geant, in an admonitory whisper. Il
think I have got good right to do,
why 1 would just say that there NAV
be no great disconvenience In talk
ing before friends; but sometime 81
lence brings more profit than words,
So, vote that we leave OF telling
the course Of our march till such time
as it is done, and all Is safe. There
will be briers enough in our way
without taking the trouble to SOW
them by the roadside. The man that
stands a little aside from that win
dow, out on the porch, throws his
shadows across the sill oftener than
is honest, according to my reckoning
You said, ma'am," continued Horse
Shoe, addressing the widow, that
the fellow in the porch yon is Mr..
Tyrrers man."
He walks later than usual to-
night" replied Mrs. Dmock, for
though he can't be called a man of
regular hours, yet. unless he can find
an idler to keep him company, he is
accustomed to be in his bed before
this"
He is after no good. depend upon
that" said Horse Shoe. Il have
twice seen the light upon his face be-
hind the shutter; so, true man or
spy, it's my admonishment not to
speak above the purring Of cat"
"You are right, Galbraith," said
Butler, I'VE have many reasons to dis
trust him; and 1t Is at least safest to