Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-08-02

4 DN some l3NOllu- lltak 81 lpfttuc II
happened 10 be at the very street
where he intenAesl to stop. And. un-
der all the circumstances. We can
hardly blame him when the car stop
ped so suddenly that she caught in
stinctively at his hand for support for
the squeeze he gave the plump. snowy
palm. ANY man in his senses would
/ have done the Same--It was such an
inviting little lilly-lesi
Out into the rain and darkness our
two pilgrimsssllied. scarcely more
than able to steer their course by the
glimmering reflection of the street
lamps Oh the streaming pavemcnts.
Allow me TO carry yon- basket.
Miss. a. long a our paths lie IN the
same direction, said Mr. Eige. cour-
teously relieving her of the burden a.
he spoke. And -ani-maybe You Il
find less difficulty in walking il you d
just take nv arm
Well. wasn't it delightful Mr..
Edge forgot the wet streets and pitehy
dalkness-he thought he was walking
on roses. Only "a he approached hi>
own DOR. he began 10 feel little ner-
vous, and wish that the loving inrog-
nita wouldn't hold on quite 80 tight.
Suppose Maria should DO at the win
dow on the look out for him. a she
often was, how wonld she interpret
matters? lie couldn't make her be-
lieve that hs only wanted 10 be polite
TO feIlow-traveler. Besides, his
sweeping declarations of the morning
she would be sure'to recall every one
of them.
As he stopped at the right number
and turne round To bid the blue eyed
lady regreiiul alicu. he was aston
ished to see her run lightly up the
steps to enter likewise. Gracious Ap-
polio. he bnrst into chilly perspira-
tion at the idea of Maria's horror.
Il think you've made a mistake.
Miss stammered he, this can't be
your house..
But it was too late-she was al
ready in the brilliantly lighted hall,
and turning round. threw oil her drip.
ping habilIments, and made him low
courtesy.
Very much obliged to you for all
your politeness, sin
Why. its my ,cite" gasped E.,ge.
And happy to see you haven't tor
gotten all your gallantry toward the
ladies'. pGr>ued the mercileSs little
puss, her blue eyes, (they were prei-
ty! } all in u dance with suppressed ro-
guely.
+ igc looked from floor to ceiling
IN vain search for loop-holc oi re-
treat, but the search was unavailins
Well, said he. IN The most sheep
lsh OF all tones, 'lt'N the first time
ever Was polite 10 woman IN tn,
cars, anu hang me. il it shan't bc tn,
last
You see. dear said the ecstatic lit
la1y, Il was somewhat belatel--didn'
expect to be detained so long. an,
hadn't any idea | should meet with ;,
much attention IN the carr, aud Iron
my own husband. too! Goodness gra
c.ous, how Aunt Priscilla will enjo,
the Joke.
III you tell that old harpy.' sal,
Edge. la an accent OF desperation. =
never shall hear the last oi ~
Very probably said Maria. pro
vokingIy.
Now. look here. darling said Mr.
Edge. coaxingiy. yon wom say an,
thing will you? a fellow don't wan
to be laughed at by all the world.
say, Maria, you shall have the p,ctti
est iurs in New. Y rk. il you'll onl,
keep quiet; you shall. on my honor.
The terms were satisfactory. an
Maria capitulated--who wouldn't?--
And this is the way she got ihos'
splendid furs that filled the hearts o
all her female friends with envy; an,
perhaps it was what made Mr.. Edg,
I such scrupulouS, courteous husban'
ever after.
/ 1t isn't always best TO 20 through
the world prying into peoples motives