The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-12-04
Anna Minor.
The young lady ,OhO ,oas not punctuat.
BY T. S. ARTHUR

nan0 OF gentle glrl In MS. ne Hdu tdhen IL
as he said good bye" and held it longer than
usual.
livery well; 1 shall be all ready" returned
the maiden.
1.-The cars start at quarter past eight,
precisely. We must not leave here min
ute later than eight O'Clock.
mot if we expect to join the private par
ty ats Grove"
GOOD night, Anna"
GOOD night"
As the maiden responded to her lovers
good night, her hand, that lay in his, was
gently pressed. That pressure sent thrill
of joy to her heart. Henry Alton had not
yet declared his love for Anna Minor, but
little tokens of its existence were notwanting.
Anna had few doubts or fears on this subject.
She felt for him a deep tenderndss, and ques-
toned not the fact OF its return.
On the next morning, Alton was at the
house precisely as the clock struck eight.
He asked for Anna. The servant went up
stairs, and returned, and said that she would
be ready in moment. One, two, three,
four, five minutes passed, and she did not APP
pear. The young man, who was always
| thoroughly punctual in his habits, became
impatient. The cars left the depot at quar-
ter past eight O'Clock precisely; and it would
take at least five minutes to walk there.
1t was seven minutes past eight, when An
ma at length made her appearance.
81 am really sorry to have kept you wait
ing, Mr.. Alton" she said. "But couldn't
help it. We have plenty of time to get to
the cars, hope"
GAS much as a bargain" returned the
young man. at is now seven minutes past
eight O'Clock.
"Oh, have forgotten my parasol. will
get it in moment" And away sprang An
ma. In about minute her little feet were
heard pattering down stairs.
I'm all ready now" she said, when half
way down. mo l declare I've dropped
one of my gloves in the chamber" And
back she turned.
Very punctual men are usually impatient
of delay.
"Too badl" mutiered Alton. 1--WE shall
be left as sure as the world. Why will peo-
pie be thoughtlessi"
Just at ten minutes past eight o'clock
they left the house. To reach the depot in
time would require rapid walking. OF
course, Mr. Alton would have TO appear in a
hurry in the street with young lady at his
side, was a thing that annoyed him excessive
ly. But there was no alternative. They
proceeded at quick step, in silence. The
bell was ringing as they entered the car
yard.
lone moment. driver,y said Alton, hur-
redly, as he passed that Individual who was
just in the act of speaking to his horses.
abe quick, them" returned the driver, inn
patiently, muttering something in addition
about certain kind OF people always coming
at the last minute, which Alton only half
heard.
The excitement and hurry of the two
young people caused several thoughtless per-
sons great deal OF merriment, which was
loudly expressed Atoms cheek burned, and
his lip quivered, when he seated himself,with
Anna, on the sunny side of the car. The
moment he set his foot on the platform, the
cars commenced moving.
Like to been left, Alton. Why, what in
the world made you so late! said a young
man, one of the pleasure party that was go
ing out on kind of picnic; to-Grove.
"We've all been here at least ten min
utes."
at was all my fault" spoke up Anna,
whose face was glowing from excitement
and rapid walking. 81 had no idea that the
morning was passing away SO swiftly. l
might have been ready in good enough time,-
but didn't think eight O'Clock came on 81
soon
Alton said nothing He was worried, and
didn't care about letting his tone ofvoice re-
fleet his rne feelings.
In little while they were gliding rapidly
away from the crowded city. The putting
locomotive was soon substituted for horses.
Half an hour more, and the gay party, con-
ssting Of about forty young ladies and gen.
tlemen, left the cars, and proceeded to a
fine grove, about quarter of mile from the
railroad track, where they proposed to spend
the day.
Pleasant company and pleasant ride dis
PEELED from the mind of Alton the effect pro-
duced by Anna Minors want of punctuality.
The excitement attendant upon starting had
given an unusual brightness to her counten-
ance, and quickened her flow ofspirits. She
was the life of the company. Every time the
young man'seye rested upon her through the
day, it was in admiration, and every time her
tones reached his ear, they came with sweet
er music than before.
"She is indeed lovely creaturel ~ he
more than once said to himself The i'm
preston made by the unpleasant occurrence
of the morning had nearly worn of, so charm
through the day.
Time wore on, and the sun ranged low in
the horizon. The cars were to pass at about
half past six O'Clock, when the party must be
at the stopping place, or have the pleasure of
walking home, distance of nearly ten miles.
About half past five notice was given, by
some of the more thoughtful ones. that it
was time to be making preparations for
leaving the ground.
"Oh, it's plenty of time yet" said some
ITS only little step over TO the Rail-
road
"Butit will take at least half an hour to
make all of our arrangements for getting |
away" was replied. "Better be an hour
too soon than minute too late for the
cars"
$50 say l." chimed in Alton and some 9TH
ers, who took upon themselves the task of
getting every thing, as fast as he could. in
readiness to leave the ground.
"There's plenty Of time" said Anna Mil
nor, gaily, TO Alton. Come, you must be
NV partner this cotillion."
ii shouldn't like to walk ten miles tonight"
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