Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
MISCELLA A N Y .
Polite to All Persons.

wears.
"Hioa, Limpy, the cars will start in min.
ute: hurry up or we shall leave you behind"
The cars were waiting at a station of one OF
our Western railroads. The engine was putting
and blowing. The baggage master was busy
with baggage and checks. The men were hur-
rying to and fro with chests and valises, pack
ages and trunks. Men, women and children
were rushing for the cars and hastily securing
putfed, and bowed.
A man earelessly dressed was standing on the
platform OF the depot. He was looking around
him, and seemingly paid little attention to what
was passing. 1t was easy to see that he was
lame. AT Tasty glance one might easily have
supposed that he was man of neither wealth
nor influence. The conductor of the train gave
him a contemptuous look and slapping him ia
miliarly ON the shoulder, he called out
"Hillos, Limpy, better get aboard, or the cars
will leave you"
'Time enough, reckon" replied the indivd-
nal so roughly addressed, and he retained his
seemingly listless position.
The last trunk was tumbled into the baggage
car. "All aboard!" cried the conductor. "Get
on, Limpy," said he, as he passed the lame, care
lessly dressed man.
Just as the train was slowly moving away, the
lame man stepped on the platform of the last car,
and walking in quietly took seat.
The train had moved on lew miles when the
conductor appeared at the door OF the car where
our friend was sitting Passing along he soon
discovered the stranger whom he had seen al
the station.
"lIand out your money here"
>. =, ia 1tii.
e'ly.
Don't pay?'
No, sir"
We'll see about that. | shall put you out at
the next station" aud he sez ID the valIse which
was OH tue rack over The head OF our friend
"Better not be so rough, yonng man, return
ed the stranger.
The conductor released the carpet bag for a
moment and seeing he could do no more then,
he passed ou to collect the tare from other pas
sengers. AS he stopped at seat few PAGES
off. gentleman who had heard the conversation
Just mentioned, looking up at the conductor,
asked him
DO you know to whom you were speaking
just now"
mo, SIR"
''That was Peter Warburton, the President Of
the road"
"Are you sure of that, sir9" replied the con-
ductor, trying to conceal his agitation.
II know him."
The color rose little in the young mans face,
but with a strong effort he controlled himself,
and went on collecting his fare as usual.
Meanwhile Mr.. Warburton sat quietly in his
seat-none of those who were near him could
unrsvel the expression of his face, nor tell what
would be the next movement in the scene. And
he-of what thought he2 He had been rudely
treated he had been unkindly tainted with the
in6rmity which had come perhaps through no
fault OF his. He could revenge himself if he
chose. He could tell the directors the simple
truth, and the young man would be deprived ol
his place at once. Should he do it2
And yet, why should he carel He knew
what he was worth He knew how he had ris
en- by his exertions to the position he now held
When, a little orange-pedlar, he stood by the
street crossings, he had many rebuff. He had
outlived those days of harshuess; he was re-
spected now. Should he care for strangers
roughness or tauntl Those who sat near him
waited curiously to see the end.
Presently the conductor came back. With a
steady energy he walked up to Mr.. Warburton's
side. He took his book from his pocket, the
bank. bills, the tickets which he had collected
and laid them in Mr.. Warburtons hand.
81 resign my place, sir"
| The President looked over the accounts for 6
moment, then motioning him to vacant seat al
his side, said
"Sit down, sir, / would like to talk with you.
As the young man sat down, the President
turned to him with face in which was no an
CRY feeling, and spoke to him in an undertone:
my young friend, have no revengefu feel
ings to crafty in this matter; buty you have been
very imprudent. Your manner, had it beer
thus to a stranger, would have been very ipju
rous to the interests of the company. might
tell them of this, but will not. BY doing so
should throw you out of your situation, and yor
might find it difficult to get another. But, il
future, remember to be polite to all you meet
Do not judge of a man by the coat he wears
and even the poorest should be treated will
civility. Take up your books, sir. | shall tel
no one of what has passed. If you change you
course, nothing which has happened TO day shal
iniure you. Your situation is still Continued
Good morning, sir !"
The train OF cars swept on as many a traiI
had done before; but with it lesson had beel
| given and learued and the purport OF the lessor
somewhat thus-DoNT JUDGE FROM APPEAR
ANCEs.