Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04

pectful, but there was slight some-
thing Of sarcasm-so Katharine
thought-in his tones, and her reply
was immediate.
I'VE need say nothing Of the pleas
ure to either party from the meeting,
Major Proctor; but If you do meet
with him, knowing Robert as I do,
you will probably, If you have time, be
taught to remember this conversa-
tion."
Proctor bit his lip. He could not
misunderstood the occult meaning of
her reply, but he said nothing; and
Colonel Walton, who had strived to
check. the conversation at moments
when he became conscious Of its ten
or, now gladly engaged his guest on
other and more legitimate topics. He
had been abstracted during much Of
the time occupied by his daughter and
Proctor in their rather piquant dia-
logue;5 but even in the more spirited
portions Of 1t, nothing was said by the
maideA that was not familiar senti-
ment In the mouths Of those Caroli-
nian ladies', who were proud to share
with their countrymen in the oppro-
brious epithet of rebel, conferred on
them In no stinted terms by their in
| vaders.
Meanwhile Major Singleton, in his
cover, to whose ears portions Of the
dialogue had come, was no little glad
dened by what he heard, and could not
forbear muttering to himself
"Now, bless the girl! she is a jew
| ell OF thousand"
But the dark was now rapidly set
| thing down upon the spot, and the
dews, beginning to fall, warned Kate
Of her duty to her invalid cousin.
Withdrawing her arm from her faith
er, she approached Emily, and re-
minded her Of the propriety of return
ing to the dwelling. Her feeble lips
parted in a murmured reply, all gen.
tleness and dependence
Yes, Kate, you are right. I have
been wishing 1t, for I am rather tired.
Do fix this handkerchief, cousin, high
er and close about my neck-there,
that viii do"
She still retained Dickson's arm,
while she passed one Of her hands
through that Of her cousin. In this
manner, followed by Colonel Walton
and Major Proctor at little distance,
the three moved away and returned
| to the dwelling.
Glad of his release from the close
Imprisonment Of his bush, Singleton
now came forward with Humphries,
who. after a brief interval. stole along
by the inner fence, In the close shad-
ow of the trees, and with cautious
movement reached position which
enabled him to see when the British
officers took their departure. His de-
lay to return, though not long pro-
| tracted-for the guests only waited to
see the ladies safely seated and to
age to his companion. Singleton was
impatient to present himself to his
fair cousin, whose dialogue with
Proctor had given him all the gratifi-
cation which lover must always feel,
who hears from the lips Of her whom
he loves, not only those sentiments
which his own sense approves, but the
general language Of regard for him
self, even so light and passing as that
which had fallen from his cousin In
reference to him. She had spoken In
tone and manner which was COM
mon, indeed, to the better informed,
the more elevated and refined Of the
Carolina ladies at that period; when,
as full of patriotic daring as the men,
they warned and stimulated their
adventurous courage, and undertook
missions Of peril and privation, which
are now on record in honorable evil
dence Of their fearlessness. sensibility,
and love Of country. 1t was not long
after this when the trusty lieutenant
returned to his superior, giving him
the pleasing intelligence Of the de-
Waiting for no messenger, Singleton
at once hurried to the dwelling Of his
uncle, and, leaving Humphries in the
hall, he was hurrying forward when
in the passageway leading to the up
per apartments, the first person he
met was Kate herself.
why Robert cousin Robert, Is 1t
you!"
The heart of the youth had been so
much warmed towards her by what he
had heard in the previous dialogue,
that his manner and language had In
them much more Of passionate warmth
than was altogether customary even
with him.
Dear, dear Kate, how I rejoice to
see you!"
Bless me- cousin, how affectionate
you have become all at once. There's
no end to you-there-have done with
your squeezing, Hold my hand quiet
ly. as If you had no wish to carry off
the fingers, and l will conduct you to
Emily"
And she, Kate!"
He urged the question in an under
tone. and the eyes of his cousin were
filled with tears as she replied has
tily-
rs higher heaven every day-but
come"
AS they walked to an inner apart
ment. ne told her Of his previous con-
cealment. and the partial use he had
made Of his ears while her chat with
Proctor had been going on.
And you heard-what?"
Not much, Kate; only that you
have not deserted your country yet
when so many are traitors to her"
The light was not sufficient to ena-
able him to see it, but there was a rich
flush upon the cheek of his companion
as he repeated some portions Of the
conversation he had heard, which