Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-06-27
MllsceIInllcosss.
A JOURNEY roR WIFE.
s LESSON OF LIFE.

One fair morning in June, Albert Fair
child selected from his wardrobe his most
beautiful suit, and from his bureau a goodly
supply OF linen, and with . ccuntenance glow
ing si:a joyful anticipation, commenced pack
ing capacious valise, and making other pre-
Earatiols' fer Journey
Mr. albert tairchi!d was going to visit .
young iaiy, of whom it Is necessary to say
4 few words before proceeding with the ste
~.
Josephine Marvin resided with her parents
IL village called Pekin. in order not to of
fepd the moiesty Of the inhabitants by using
the whole nsIne; and out OF the village sue
had never joUrneyed far except on three oc-
casioDs. She had made three visits to reIa-
tions IN town, with whom she had spent
months Her. Mr.. Albert Fairchild saw
her. admired her, and ended by loving her
devoteGly. Satisfied by her beauty and ex-
cellence, Albert offered her bis hand; but
she said, ''Y GU must come and see me aU
honie and become acquainted with my parents,
before exacting All engagement from NE; for
it may be you will not like them. and it is
possible they may not fancy you; 10 either
case | should hesitate 70 accept your gracious
Offer
Miss Marvin had returned to Pekin, and
Confident that Josephine was inclined to ia
yor his suit. aud blessed With toiersbly good
opinion of himself, which told him that the
Marvin. Hould not probably object to his sta
ton in life or personal appearance, Albert
set out on bis journey sith excellent spirits.
Ike first fnrty miles of his journey Albert
ACCOMPLISHED III the space of two hours At
a small town he found himself compelled to
wait for coach TO convey him to the viii
lage Of Pekin. a.
Impatient to proceed, Albert became i'll
humo-ed and 9ruinbied at the delay. To
while away the time he drank cup OF coffee,
eat penny's worth OF peanuts. read a few
paragraphs in paper, and walked the parlor
floor of the inn With the most impatient
strides
''Are you going to Pekin?" asked quick
voice.
Albert glanced at the speaker, who was
middle aged gentleman with loose drab
coat, we'll developed waistcoat of wo-u and
faded velvet, hat that had evidently been
used for years. and who presented q rough
aud careless appearance altogether.
Albert had one fault which is common with
travellers. He had no intention of making
himself sociable, or even civil, in the com
Pany of strangers. If an unknown person
asked him question In the polisest manner,
he was sure 10 answer shortly, or give no an-
swer. Moreover, Albert's motto, when trav-
cling. vas, Every one tor himself" and
this he made his rule of action. A proposal
to put himself out of the way to accommo-
date stranger be would have ridiculed as
the height OF absurdity.
Knowing this disposition in our heso. the
reader will not be surprised that Albert, ia
stead of giving simple affirmative answer,
or even responsive nod, regarded the rough
looking man a moment and passed on without
a word.
But the cid gentleman with drab coat
and faded velvet wais,coat. in spite of his
rough appearance, evidently possessed pa
tiept good natured disposition, which was
not easily disturbed. Without appearing to
notice Aibert's inciviIity. he quietly remarked
as he came iu his way again.
You are going to Pekin, ] should Judge?
'Whatif I amp growled Albert.
Oh, nothing answered the old gentle
man, with good natured smile, .oniy Id
advise you to book your name for a seat in
the stage at ouce, If you have not done SO;
for have no doubt bat there win be half a
dozen more passengers than the coach can
accommodate. - -4
Albert had not booked his name and he
ought 10 have thanked the old gentleman for