Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-27
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saUBoB's VISIT TO HARTFORD.

SpElSGEIELD. November %. 1885,.
Took ii into my head would run down to
Hartford, and make short visit. Businessso
driving couldn't well waste much time. Put
name down on porter's slate to be called at five.
Got into discussion with old Phuphu on Pat
terson question. He said no such member as
Billy in the family. Told him knew better,
seen the man who struck him. Didn't get to
bes; till couple O'Clock, was excited didn't get
asleep for two hours; just got in a doze when
Boots comes rapping al door. Forgot was to
be called at five; asked him what the devil he
I'D. Boots made precipitate retreat, and
Mded take another nap just got nicely
al Il when another rap at the door; breakfast
ready, sir, cars leave in half an hour. Find it
is no use, name doFn slate, got to get up.
Jump out of bed and into my trowsers instant
er Drink half pint coffee, so hot burs skin all
off mouth; tongue looks like piece broiled
tripe Hear blasted steam whistle, and make
grand rush for cars; just in time to see 'e;u go
ont depot. Determined not TO give ii Gp SO;
wait two hours for another train. Cars so full
had stand first few miles; strong minded wo-
man with baby, three hlnIboxes, two carpet
bags, and valise occupied four seats; asked,
her if might take one Of tllem; said all occupi-
ed: also said I looked if It wouldn't hurt me
to stand. Begged she'd excuse me; mistook
her for lady, she looked daggers, and 1 rush
ed into next car. Found seat behind door;
took possession OF it; just then cars stop; con-
.--S,zetor cries out War-horse Point. Stepped
out car moment, leaving oyercoat in seat.
when returned found seat occupied two Ia
dies, coat on floor to keep feet warm. Got ril-
ed, told eIn trouble 'em for my coat said nc
gallantry in men nowadays. Went into an
: White nlity-pretty little gaiter-blacl eyes
began to grow sentimental. Looked at her
pretty hard. She looked at me; f,ncied had
made an impression; smiled; she drew her veil
.. do5rn over her face. Thought her too modest
but felt delighted. Make her acquaintance;
ask old mans consent, wouldn't give it. run
away and marry her. She takes up package
going open it, looks at me. Felt certain she
was going present me her card. Look very
amiable, and she lays bundle down on scat
Make believe didn't care muck anyhow, and
look out window. This brings her TO her SEN
ses; she opens package and takes something
out; look round to give her opportunity pre-
sSlie ii 10 iHe, aiii n=f eating doughnut. Get
.edisgusfed; cars arrive at Hartford. Jump out
and walk up town. Streets all pudding. Try
= to cross, get in over my knees; manage get out
-sagain, give big Irishman quarter to carry me
over. Get halt way over; over leg goes into
deep hole; pitches me over his head into the
mud pick myself up and run for City Hotel.
Last saw of Irishfaan, head disappearing under
the mud. Net friend, borrowed suit clothes;
went out see the tower. All ladies out walk
4<s-so show their ankles. One lady tried cross
4street, got stuck in the mud, took six men dig
er out Wentdownsee Charter Oak; SO big had
get three boys helpme see round it. Conclu-
s ed seen enough Hartford; hired small boat:
eulled dowr todepot and took train for home
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