Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-02-15

ment, of which, as his face was buried
in the pillow, he had been unconscious
than by the words which followed 1t.
"Oh. you are here? Well. take 1t;
but it's a sin, and you know that 1t Is
sin. There were but two, and they
both died: and-yes. yes-they both
died-one in the morning and the 9TH
er in the evening, but all on the same
day, and that was Gods blessing
It's"
She shook her head, as she checked
| herself in her wandering expressions,
and with a sad look, remarked upon
| it
1T Is SOL feel it-I feel how uncer-
tain my thoughts are: they are con-
tinually going from me. or putting on
strange forms. and I only get them
back with an effort which is painful
She raised her right hand as she
concluded, gazed upon 1t attentively,
and then begged Kate to hand her a
mirror. She looked in 1t for few mo-
ments, and then put 1t away from her
with a melancholy but sweet smile.
81 shall not look in 1t again. /
think. l do not wish 1t: for 1t tells me
how young I am-how very young to
die: but the less sorrow, the less sin!
have loved you all-you, Robert-you,
and you Kate-and you. too dear aunt,
have indeed loved you very much.
vet sometimes | have palned and an-
sered you"
"Oh. no! no! no."
yet, It could not have been other
wise; but I know that you will for
give me, If have said cross word,
or done any thing unkindly. Forgive
me-will you not?-for indeed would
not thinkingly have panied you"
Forgive you! ay, that we do. my
child: If there be anything you have
done needing forgiveness from us, or
anybody-which I believe not-I for
give you from my soul, my blessed
angel-God Almighty bless and forgive
you!"
Her aunt was the only one about
her who could reply; she understood
the speechless sorrow in the faces OF
her brother and cousin, and the pres
sure of her hand in theirs had a sufh-
cient answer. This pressure seemed To
prompt a new feeling and desire; and
with an eye turned pleadingly to Kate
she strove to carry her hand towards
that of her brother. Without scruple,
Kate freely extended 1t, and the hands
of the cousins were clasped above the
form of the sufferer. She nodded her
head. and smiled in appreciation. At
this moment a servant from below
beckOned Kate away, and she left the
room. A sudden stir-a commotion,
rather louder than usual. and certainly
not desirable at such place and hour,
reached the ears of Singleton and
while he was wondering, Kate reap
peared. Her face was full Of alarm,
and, hurriedly, she informed Singleton
of the approach Of enemies.
"Oh. Robert, you must fly! A troop
Is below from the garrison, with Major
Proctor at their head. They are now
moving rapidly down the avenue. and
will soon be here. Fly to the back
balcony. while keep the door closed
in front"
He bowed his head slightly in reply,
but took no other heed of her informa-
ton: while. proceeding to do as she
Lod ,,,d Hota dacoapdad to fbe hall
below. With head bent down upon the
pillow. Singleton gave way to that alb
straction OF the soul which belonged
to a sorrow so trying as his own. He
seemed utterly to have forgotten the
words Of his cousin. and made no
movement. and showed no disposition
to heed the warning. Seeing this. his
aunt now came towards him, and en-
deavored to arouse him to a sense Of
his danger.
You waste time. Robert, that is
precious. For Gods sake fly, my sonA
fly while the chance Is allowed you"
II was a moment when he seemed
not to comprehend. His thoughts were
not with himself. He answered incon-
sequentially-
why do you tell me this? Where
fore?"
why, Robert, why? 1t will soon be
too late Why not do as Kate advised
you? Take the back piazza, and delay
no longer"
"Ah.-leave herr" was the melancho-
ly reply, as he gazed down with look
Of elf-abandonment upon the scarce
conscious girl before him.
What is it-what is 1t. aunt" she
cried. starting up from the pillow, as
the entreaties of the old lady, rather
loudly expressed. reached her senses.
and aroused them.
HE is in danger-the British are
coming: and he won't fly. though he
knows they will hang him without
Judge or jury"
Robert, Robert" said the girl,
turning to him quickly-all her
thoughts coming back to their proper
activity. Delay not an instant, my
dear brother. Delay not, delay not
but fly"
Urge me not. Emily: there is little
danger and 1 would much rather re-
main here with you,
Deceive me not. brother-I warn
you, deceive me mott" she exclaimed,
with a sterner tone Of expression than
heretofore.
There is danger. and your stay in
wolves your safety. Do not know the
doom which they hold for him whom
they call the rebel-do l not? Leave
me, and go at once-I implOre, / COM
mand you"
Il cannot"
You must not veX me now-chafe
me not. dearest brother. in these mo-
ments which should be sacred to peace
Do not embitter my thoughts, by use
lessly exposing yourself to danger
Ha, they come. they come! Fly
command yOu-fy-fy from me, or
will leave you in anger. Fly, fly!'
He turned to press his lips to her
forehead. but she motioned him away
Say that you will gO-yes,' was her