The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-08-11
A TRAVELLING ADVENTURE
BY PAUL GREYToN.

In the stage-coach, between Mount Thin
BILE and DerDyviIle, Mr.. and Mrs. Fastey
f,ll in last autumn, with an exceedingly in.
teresting and agreeable couple
Mr.. and Mrs. Fastlcy were delighted
Philip eagererly made The acquaintance o
the gentleman, and his wife at The same time
established socia! intercourse with lady.
1t was certainly very fortunate circum
stance: both couples proposed passing the
pightas the public house, at Drrbyvile,
How very pleasant it will be? exclaimed
the amiable Mrs. Fastly-"l do SO admire
TO have company, ON a journey"
In little while, however, Sophronia's
cheerful features became overshadowed by
cloud. Here pretty lips, no longer wreath
cd with smiles, poured charmingy,
The truth is-and indeed | am very sor.
~ to say so-Mrs. Fastley was jealous!
1t was certainly very foolish in Sophronia
to indulge such a passion, at such g time
but dear reader, do not be too eager TO con
denim her.
Gently scan your mother man,
Still gentler sister woman!'
Philip knew twas his wife's excess Of love
for him, that caused her susceptible little
heart so much trouble-9nd he excused her
Philip was one OF the most soclable, pleas
ant, captivating fellows in the world; exceed
ingly fond of good jokes and pretty women,
handsome, a trifie vain, and-Sophronia
thought-considerably inclined to flirt. II
is not surprising, then, that he should take
an early occasion to engage in a sprightly
conversation with Miss Laura Snow, and
that SO tender hearted woman as Mrs. Fast
ley, should be jealous.
Miss Snow had beautiful brown curls. fas
cinating hazel eyes, q clear brunette com
pIexion, and dazzling teeth Before Philir
fell into conversation with her, Sophronis
thought her very pretty. On closer exam
ination, however, she discovered that she was
"quite ordinary after all. " g
10 conceal her indignation, Mrs. Fastey
allowed hersalf to be entertained by Mr.
Fowler, who informed her that he was sec
ond cousin to the hazel eyes, and gave hel
70 understand that he was Miss Shows af
tianced lover This happy intelligence proved
q relief to Sophrenia's anxious mind. She
felt that in Mr. Fowler, she possessed an al
ly against the dangerous flirting of Philil
and Laura..,,,ou
u. On reaching Derbyylle, Mrs. i'astley ap
peafed to have recovered her cheerlulness
Z The two couples suppsd together, and, "a
Philips suggestion, made up a table OF whis
in the evening. Mr.. Fastley and the haze
eyes played against Sophronia and Mr. Fow
ler. The lattel won three games out Of five
and, as Mrs. Fastley always liked to. win
She almost forgot to be jealous So tn,
evening passed very pleasantly ly--until tn,
miserable Philip coolly invited his wife ant
Mr1Fowler to. play euchrc two handed, whil
lie and the dangerous eyes Withdrew t
the sofa, to have a little quiet conversation
by1hemselves. a .aa... Eli ..-.
Now Sophronia was very fond of eachr
which Philip never played, and at any othe
time she would have been thankful for sucl
an antagonist at her favorite game, as Mr.
Fowler But although she consented to play
her heartd was no longer in the cards
She sacrificed her kingsand queens, and nev
rr needed Fowler's playing the duce will
Philip, The bowers We're no consolation.
1t was arelief when Mr.. Fowler threw VI
.he cards, declaring he had played enough
for one night evidently q little piqued a
Sophronia's want Of attention. Sophroni'
professed a headache--begged bis pardon
and expressed wish to retire
Now 'it SO happened that there was 3bn
one comfortable room in the inn, unengaged