The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-12-25

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Caroline, said Miss Spyker in an eneouragin
tone Of voice.
And not too near the end Of the train, q
ther,' said Mis Clementina. "lthiuk We ma
venture
At this moment, maid servant, who follow
Ell them, put into the carriage an infinite vari
ETY. OF brown paper parcels of every shape an
size. A small tiger" also came up. arme
| with three umbrellas. and hung round wit
bonnet boxes like "bird cage man" wbicl
he deposited as he best could within. Tn
three ladies then took their seats.
Thomas" said Miss Cle.nentina, "have yo
seen the luggage safe :"
"Yes'um," said Thomas, grinning and pull
ing lock Of hair.
And the two carpe, bags said Mis-
Caroline.
And the basket Of fruit for Lady MGR,
gor p put in Clementina.
Two baskets OF fruit, and the flowers is un
der this seat, 'um," said Thomas. holding u
the valance of the seat. Guard said they,
squash 'em in the van along withe the heav,
luggage"
30, very well And, Thomas" said Mis-
Caroline, don't forget what | said to yo'
about the garden, now water those two squar
beds weed the one on the lawn; and let IN
find the gravel walks clean when we returl
again.
And mind that we don't find half the root
dug up for weeds. and the rest washed bare
from using that large watering can. that vii
do, Jane" added Miss Clementina to the maid
you may go now.
They now began TO arrange their bonnets
settle their parcels, and make foot stools o
sundry little boxes they had brought with them
Amer short pause, Miss Caroline said: "Don'
like this at all--it is SO very dark"
"What will II be in the tunnels 7" said Mis-
Clcmentiua in an unhappy voice.
Caroline" said Miss Spyker, 81 don't know
what you will think of me, but confess I,
you--" Here she dropped her voice, and
only heard the words gentleman in the carri
age" but saw Miss Caroline and Miss Glenn
entina bride up and draw back, throwing sus
picious glsnces at poor Miss Spyker, who seem
ed in an embarrassed minority.
Presently Clcmentina recommended the con
versation. Il don't in the least know sal,
she, show we go of. but begin to feel rathe
poorly-thc engine makes such terrible nois
one never could be heard screaming
No said Miss Spyker; 'and believe tb
guard are most inhuman. II You are ever ~
frightened, or faint, it's Of no use: you are lock
ed in, and no more thought Of until you reacl
your journeys end; and then. if you don't hea
the name Of the place, you pass on, OF course
for nobody asks you to get out.
And rs." said Miss Clementina, who begai
to be very nervous. "shall never know where q
stop. How should wey No one eau max
out what the people say when thiy call out th
names of the stations, and am sure we shal
miss seeing it written up
Il wish anybody we knew very well--o
course. If gentleman, one Of proper ant
steady age-was coming the same way mur
INJURED Miss Caroline, descending little iron
the exalted position she had previously takcI
up with regard to Miss Spyker's hnted pro
posas. 1T is in such cases a. these only tina
one feels quite helpless. q how | wish We wer
safe at home -
At this moment an agitated little scream
broke from the lips Of Miss Spyker.
what ia III What's the natter IL
going oil ?" exclaimed Miss ClementiDa.
II think really do think that is Mr.. Smith,
said Miss Spykcr, in nervous manner, lookn
out Of the window as abe spoke.
lit certainly is" said Caroline; "and, depen
upon it, he is going by this train, and there !
his servant behind with his carpet bag. ID
you think it would be improper 10 ask him 4
come in T.
"Ow exclaimed Miss Clcmentina, hoping a
the same to be ovcrruled by by the other two
II am afraid ii would be so very forward. on,
I putting ourselves in his way.
2 d., i.tta ly
WE were To give him the lartbcst s'at there, a
would be filled except one, and with our shaw
and umbrellas We might make up figure j
the middle seat opposite Clemcntina: or els'
/ you see, with two vacant places. we should b
I so very likely 10 have intruders. Shall we as
I him in, CRroiine 2
20 dear" said Miss Caroline, IL d0ot know
what to do: what do you think r
! Il really do not see that in such al emergen
iry Il sosSh he impfopf,a remarked Cleme''
tina, in a tone vainly eDdeavoring to seen
! neutral.
/ And | declare said little Mis- Spyke
/ hurriedy, II -.-e two other gentlemen lingern
/ here. close by. Don't yoa really think "
might he II 80 very highly respcctabe--sue
thorough gentleman, and not Of the ne'
school
well. il you dare call out. Harriet
You both really think may thenl"
"Yes," sald Miss Caroline, I'VE do
Then make haste. faltcrej Miss Ciementins
And what with pokng and urging IRON he
/ friends, and her own Tears, with dread OF bc
/ ing too late, Miss Spyker put her head out 9
| the window, and sald. in volce that slizbil
/ wavered between anxiety and her sense OF ,b
/ impropriety of the act "Mr--smi- i-ith, Mi
smLiith | glanced al the three ladies, M
saw they were trembling with the combine'
/ emotions Of hope. fear, and dread Of doing any
I thing bordering on the improper, when the doc
opened and Mr.. smith APPEARED
lie va. a decidedly elderly geu,sman, an
wore a gray hat an ample frock coat Of dar
| blue. white unmen,ionsbies and wa,stcoai; an
an eyeglass 10 an efnbos-ed gold frame hung b
black ribbon from his Desk. lIis lace ~or
an expression oi great saAyity and benevo'ept
I towards the world 10 general; not rrrarkAbi
| for much talent or mental quickDess, bat raihe
/ Indicative OF q nature at once bland and obius'
| He raised his hat and bowed ~ he recogniDi
Miss spyker. which courtesy vas aeknowieda
Ell by ali three in ibe coar, minute style Mi
I spykcr. however, went straight 10 the point q
oso,, by saying Very well, thank you. sir
ard. Mr.. smith, are you going by this train
"MsiAm." be replied. II contemplate dom
80. Can I--can be 80 happy as u b. Of u'
TO any oi You, iAdieS r
-. Mr. smith p sad little Miss Spyke
gaining courage from her success, "rOuid 20
take one Of the vacant s-au bereG We Al
so-so-so very mnch---
"Prgh'sned. ps; 10 Mis- Caroline, ensrI
iny from her iauiegil.
II -very mach irightsned. laLeef, e~ruestl