Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-15

was easy enough to see that Mr.. Everleigh
was more interested in Walters movements
than he would like to make known; and as
the time approached when the sacrifice Of
this fine, handsome young fellow to a woman
was to be completed, it seemed to be his chief
desire and study to promote the future COM
fort and happiness of the young couple.
A suite of rooms were newly and hand
somely furnished, and the bachelor even en-
dured, uncomplaingly, the fitting and rust
ling up and down stairs of women's gar
ments ; the scrubbing-brushes, white-wash
brushes, and window-brushes, welded by sew
eral respected female friends of old Tunis,
who by the way, chuckled greatly over this
invasion Of the bachelors territories.
In looking over the morning papers, Mr..
Eyerleigh one day noticed that very fine
collection of plants were to be disposed of by
auction, in certain part of the city; and
thinking q choice little conservatory would be
just the thing for Walters young bride, he
jumped in an omnibus for the purpose of at
tending the sale.
When he first took his seat, there were
several passengers. These, however, gradu-
ally alighted one by one, until eventually
there remained but one person in the vehicle
besides himself This was young man of
dashing air, most fashionabIy attired, with
hair enough on his face to have rendered the
clippings quite an object of speculation to an
upholsterer. For short distance they rode on
alone; and then the driver suddenly refining
up his horses to the curb-stone, young girl
sprang lightly within, and took her seat in
the fartherest corner of the same side as the
exquisite. She was evidently very young,
and the slight glance obtained of her coun-
tenance, as she brushed past him, convinced
Mr.. Everleigh that she was also uncommon
ly beautiful. Yet this dangerous fact did not
in the least disturb his bachelor stoicism; and
and he would, probably, have left the omni-
bus without bestowing another thought upon
her, had not her attention been suddenly
drawn to the movements of the fashionable
fop, who, changing his seat to the opposite
side of the vehicle, seemed intent upon an
noying the young girl with his bold rude
glances. BY degrees he had edged himself
into the corner directly facing her, and in
such close proximity, that the blushing girl
could not raise her eyes without encountering
his libertine gaze.
No sooner did Mr.. Everleigh note the bear
ing of this polished blackguard towards the
young, unprotected girl, than, with all that
kindness which marked his character, Re>=e-
solved he would not leave the omnibus with
out her; or, at any rate, that he would retain
his place until the presence of other passen-
gers should prove her safeguard from the fell
lows boldness. He had previously told the
driver where he wished to be set down and
accordingly the stage drew up at the given
place. He saw the exulting look of the
young man, supposing himself about to be rid
of his presence, and met at the same time the
appalling look of pair of soft blue eyes which
the young girl bent upon him, as, half-rising,
she seemed prepared to follow his move
ments.
81 shall ride further" said Mr. Everleigh
to the conductor drive on, and | will tell
you when to STOP"
The exquisite muttered curse, while as if
divininig the motives of Mr.. Everleigh, the
young girl bestowed such sweet, grateful
look upon him, as would have taken captive
the heart of any but voluntary bachelor.
The driver whipped his horses, and the
conveyance ratified on furiously through the
streets.
SIS this - street !" timidly asked the
young girl of Mr. Everleigh.
His reply was cut short by he tormenter,
with" 1t is, beautiful creature! Allow me
the happiness of assisting you to alight, and
of seeing you safe home."
Puppy ~ exclaimed Mr.. Everleigh, lean
ing over, and shaking his good-sized fist in
the face of the officious scoundrel, "dare to
rise from that seat, or intrude your insults
further upon this young girl, and I'll pitch
tbo H.
me % and with another flourish, in the very
teeth of the descomfted Lothario, he pulled
the check-rain, and taking the hand of the
trembling girl handed her safely out of the
vehicle.
Thank you, sir thank you," said the
young girl with sweet smile. "This is my
residence, sir; will not trouble you further"
Then, with anotheE-smile and bow, she trip
ped up the steps of a small two-story house,
and rang the bell.
Our gallant bachelor waited, hat in hand,
until he saw his fair charge safely within
doors, and then intended to hail a returning
omnibus. for his benevolence had led him
considerable distance from his original desti-
nation
Now dear reader, do not think that Mr.
Everleigh had put himself to all this trouble
merely because the object ofhis kindness was
young and pretty. He would have done the
same for any unprotected female in Ike cir
cumstances, no matter her age or condition,
wether she wore a robe of velvet or the home
ly garb of washerwoman.
Turning, therefore, as | have said, to pur-
sue his original purpose, the boot of Mr..
Everleigh suddenly came in contact with a
JoI;oafa oarahrio ho nd EarchIof / iffinn
from the pavement, small steel purse drop
ped from it, which he remembered to have
seen in the hand of his fair charge; and inn
mediately ascending the steps, in order to
restore the prize to its rightful owner, he
rang the bell.
While awaiting the answer to his summons
he mechanically turned over the hsndker-
chief 1t was one of the finest linen cam
brio, apparently quite old, for it was much
worn, and in several places bore the marks