Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-19
LOVE ON THE ROAD.
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Grub the horse down well and don't feed him
until he is perfectly cool.'
q These words were addressed to the hostler of a
hotelin Brighton, by handsome middle-aged man
from an elegant black horse and tossed the rein to
the attendant.
And now,,. said the horseman, addressing the
waiter, s.show me into private parlor.o :.
A Well-dressed man, who rides handsome nag
is always sure of hearty welcome at public
house, all over the world Our friend soon found
himself in a neat little parlor, with flowers and
vases on the mantel- piece and the curtains, (for
twas a " arm summer afternoono carefully closed,
whiIesthe open windows permitted free current
OF air tocirculate through the apartment
The waiter remained standing BY the door.
-.sAny orders, sir y
4.No-yet stay; who came in that handsome
phatou saw standing in the yard ~
"a lady, sir -. 2,
saAh =
"a young widow . ''ss5 s
Bah - s5zegz =.s.s..s 1ssa
.:She is very handsome
go along, and shut the door after you,' NUT
tered the traveller testify.
"A woman and widow he soliloqufzed. 81
am gladI don't know her. am certainly very
fortunate to have attained the age of forty without
any feminine attachment. Peculiarly independent
-not. III looking, F think must admit that-I
should make what those busy bodies, match-ma-
kers, call a grand catch. But thank my stars =
have preserved my content and independence SO
far, and Pm not likely TO succumb now. No no
Jack Champion was born to live and die a bache-
lor. And now for the newspaper.
In the meantime another horseman had come to
the hotel, his horse reeking with sweat, and lite
rally unable to place one Of his feet before anoth-
er. -
The same hostler, an Tishman, again made his
appearance.
apat, ? says the young man, fashionably attred,
put my mare in the stable, and do the best you can
withher.''
soch Blisther Traverse, and she is kltentire-
ly.,,.5s s..s==7'55s IS. .A.z5..
arm afraid SO.
.asAn'swhat in the divil did ye crowd her SC
for Il
eNo matter. Is my sister here 90
aYis sir. Show. this gentleman into the par,
lor.,''#sass
eAh Bell said the young man, .are you
here a''es..*ss
aYes,n replied beautiful young woman, rising
to meet him; ssbut what is the matter with you 2
aNothing, Bell-nothing.
sssomething is certainly the matter You look
flushed and excited. s
sThat is not all Oh, tell me what has hap.
pened ~
Il must be brief, for I am pursued. .
aIndeed %
dyes You know the fellow who insulted yot
in the coach the other day" said the young man
aWelI, Ihave been on his track. for more than
week. met him to-day in the street and gave hin
corfounded horse-Whipping. I handled hin
very roughly. I'm afraid. He instantly got out {
warrant against me, and not wishing to be drag
aed into courttill was ready / mounted my horse
gave the officers slip. Perhaps had better hav'
waited and brayed it out; but having taken thi
step. Pm bound to battle them, Tomorrow II
surrender myself Now, Bell, if your pony vii
takeefne to our uncle's in five minutes, I'm you
man,
.Poor Charley couldn't do it, answered tn
lady. AZ
aThen Eli il;make other arrangements BY tn
bye, I'll meet you at the villa"