The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-07-13
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The traveller who has been so very fortr.
nate Is to Sit beside an unknown beauty in
q railway carriage, and had his converse
tional powers brought into play by her
spirit Of sLciabilitv, can comprehend the
tiiss offs good looking bachelor, whose car
adventure we are about to relate. This
worthy gentleman was passenger on the
Central Railroad, and harp ned to be in q
car pretty well stocked with humanity.
He had managed to retain his seat from the
commencement Of the journey, until the
train reached stopping place, where fresh
supply Of passengers entered il, when he
calamity surrendered it to an old lady, and
made up his mind to stand awhile.
Now it happened that . young and styl-
ish looking lady noticed the act, and so
pleased was she to see an old woman treat.
ed politely, that she at once removed the
carpet bag from the end of the seat she oc.
cupied, and invited the gentleman to take
its place, Nothing 10th, our hero accepted
the modest invitation, and was soon en-
gagged in friendly conversation with the
belle of the train. They chatted in lively
style until the "shades Of night were falling
FAST" when the lady's utterancc grew slow.
er, then indistinct, and then altogether
ceased, for she was asleep.
Not being disposed to follow her exam.
pie, the gentleman amused himself by
watching his fellow passengers, and was re-
minded Of his companions presence by her
head touching his shoulder. Morpheus had
her completely in his folds, and by series
of graceful mods she unconsciously sought
the support of her railroad acquaintance
The bachelor was delighted at the first gen.
tie. touch, but his pleasure, when, in the
abandonment Of sleep, her form nestled
down until its whole weight bore down en-
tirely upon him, baffls description. The
better to support his lovely burden, he
placed his arm around her waist, and then
gave himself up to the delirium Of the mo-
,uent.
After passing the next station, gentle
man entered the car containing the persons
above referred to, and commenced examin
ing tho faces Of each occupant, as though
he was in search Of some friend. In the
darkness of the hour he passed the sleeper
and her supporter without noticing them,
and it was only when he returned to re-
trace his steps that the scene attracted bis
attention. In moment the shade of anxi.
ETY. on his features was succeeded by q
ffiown, and he stepped quickly to the side
of the fair sleeper.
As his hand descended heavily upon her
shoulder, she started, opened her eyes,
sprang to her feet, "blushing celestial rosy
red" Before the bachelor could speak,
the newcomer politely informed him that
he could take care of his own wife, if he had
no objections, and straightway led the lady
to another seat. The explanation that en-
sued unfolded the fact that the lady had
been absent on a visit for some time, and
was then returning to the faithful husband,
whose impatience led him to meet her half
way. Eager to meet her, he had entered
the car only to find her in the arms Of a
stranger! OF course the stranger told how
it happened; but the frown did not pass
away from the brow of the husband until
after they had left the car. Ladies should
be careful how they fall asleep on the wrong
vest pattern. =