The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-07-29
A Romance in a Railroad Oar.


The traveller who has been fortunate en0us
to sit beside an unknown beauty In railway
carriage, and had his conversational powers
brought into play by her sociablity, can COM
prehcnd the bliss Of good looking bachelor,
whose Car adventure We arc about to relate:
This worthy gentleman was passenger on
the Central Railroad. o few days ago, and hap
pencd to be In the car that was pretty well
stocked with humanity. He had managed to
retain seat ut the commencement OF the jour
ney, until the train reached stopplng-place,
where fresh supply Of passengers entered It,
when he calamity surrendered it to an old lady,
and made up his mind TO stand awhile. Now
II happened that o young and stylish.looking
lady noticed the act, and so pleased was she to
sec an old woman treated politely that she at
once removed her carpctbag from the end Of
the seat she occupied, and invited the gentleman
to take It's place. Nothing 10th, our hero &C.
cepted the modest invitation, and was soon en-
gagged in q friendly conversation with the belle
Of the train. f..r..s.7t.. t4 ...f..a.tE lUo
They chatted in lively style until "thc shades
Of night were falling fast" when the lady's ut
terance grew slower, then indistinct, and then
altogether ceased, for she was asleep.
Not being disposed to follow her example, the
gentleman amused himself by watching his fel.
low. passengers, and was reminded Of his com.
panion's presence by her head touching hi.
shoulder Morpheus had her completely in hi.
folds. and by series Of graceful mods she un.
consciously sought the support Of her railroad
acquaintance.
The bachelor was delighted at the first gentle
touch, but his pleasure, when. in the abandon
ment Of sleep, her form nestled down until It's
whole weight bore down entirely upon him,
battles description. The better TO support his
lovely burden, he placed his arm around her
waist, and then gavc himself up to the delirium
Of tho moment
After passing the next station, q gentleman
entered tho car containing the persons above
referred to, and commenced examining the faces
Of each occupant, as though ho was In search
Of some friend. In the darkness Of the hour be
passed the sleeper and her supporter without
| UOtlCiuH uuu u Vuo ohay WhSh ho suAhSe
to retrace his steps that tho scene attracted his
attention. In q moment tho shade Of anxiety
on his features was succeeded BY frown, as he
stepped quickly to tho side Of the fair sleeper.
AS his hand descended heavily upon her
shoulder, she started, opened her eyes, sprang
to her feet, "blushing celestial red" Beforcth
bachelor could speak, the new conner politely
informed him that he could take care Of his own
wife, II he had no objection, and straightway
led the lady to another seat.
The explanation that ensued unfolded the fact
that the lady had been absent on visit for some
time. and was then returning to the faithful
husband, whose impaticncc led him to meet her
half way. Eager to meet her, he had entered
the car only to find her In the arms Of stran.
ger! or course, the stranger told how II hap
pcned; but the frowu did not pass away from
the brow OF the husband until they LETT the car.
Ladies should be careful how they fall asleep on
the wrong vest pattern. -