The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-10-27
BlDDEFoRD, ME-, FRIDAY MORNING, OCT. q, 1865.

went out into the streets. The weather was in
tensely cold. but did not feel II. paced the
Gags. ,ueditating on my position. until in mar
row street, trod on the dragging skirt OF one
Of two. wretched women just before mo. She
was ragged creature and smeled OF rum and
over her arm she held pair of trowsers and
little fiock. After abusing me for my mis-
hap, she turned into shop hard by and left
me. ......
1t was a pawsbrokers. She was going
there no doubt to pawn those garments.
think the arch tiend must have led me down
that street. Perhaps had seen him disguised
in the shape of that tip,v woman. desper.
ate Thought took possession OF mc-a thought
battled with in vain.
Ny quarterly allowance would surely come
tomorrow. should have tho money to re
deem it. why not pawn Mr.. Winder's watch
Who would know It? I should have it safe
again In twenty.four hours. (
"Never." said to myself In reply, "never;'
and looked up Mt the golden balls again. Their
pictured myself in my great modification on
tho morrow and covered my face with both
hands. Endure this for nero whim, what
folly! The watch would be safer at the pawn
brokers' than in my pocket overnight. There
was no harm; no one would ever guess what
had dome and there was nothing dishonest IT
either thought or act. I took astep toward th'
ship. and found myself In the presence OF q
gentleman with hooked nose. What passet
here between us ! need not record; enouc!
that ten minutes after emerged into the colo
outer air. trembling and burning with asit'
ton, with pawn ticket and live and twenty
dollars in my pocket, while Mr.. Windcr''
watch remained behind. Only until the NOR
row, the happy morrow. when should glid'
over the snow with Selma Maydcw at my sid
and receive that letter. the delay Of witch had
placed me IN this plight. "If there is any
thing wrong in the NATTER" | ald, as wipet
my streaming brow, 1T Is grandhther's faul
not mine. ....-..
The morning arose bright and clear, the snow
glittcring in the frosty air, at ten tho sleigl
was at the door. AMI Selma. cloaked and bon
neted, ready to accompany me. I helped her
in and away We asw. II was glorious! NJ,
happiness was for a few hours uncloud d.
forgot the past troubles and iears for the fu
turc in her sweet smile.
About three o'clock We stopped to lunch
Selma, as usual, did justice to the catables.
was not like Byron. enjoyed seeing wo
man eat. and my romance did not vanish
What glorious thing it would he ! thought
to have that face opposite me at table all th'
days of my life Perhaps should have sale
20, but there was at that identical moment NJ
interruption.
The waiter entered with some additional del
ic,cy. and, setting II down. paused.
"Miss Maydew, m'im?' he said.
EYES," replied. looking fierce; what righ
had he to know her name?
A gentleman wishes to know IL he can come
in9" hs said 1; and he laid the card on th,
table. t......
"Cousin Charlie. declare!' criod Miss May
dew. "0h of course" .
A relative of hers. prepared my blandes
smiles, and in an Instant gentlemen bounced
into the apartment He was older than l.
perhaps twenty-threc. He wore slight mus
tache and smclled Of musk Such gloves, such
boots, such tailor's fashionplate OF fit to his
coat. hated him at once. All tho more
that hc took both Selina's hards in his and
squeezed them, and returned my courteous bow
with nod. short and supercilious.
"To think of seeing you'" said Selma.
"Y.s" drawled the cousin. "Vewy sin ,lar.
Fact is came on last night, went to old Bea'
gle's this morning, heard you'd come hero, and
took sleigh. and came after you
"You good. good child" said Mi.s Selma.
"Oh forgot! Mr.. Pitcairn, Mr.. Charles Dom
nyhrook"
We shook hands, with hatc in our eyes.
"Sit up and take bite" said lima
"Waiter, clean plato and glass-and an.
other plate and another bottle Of Champagne.
She gave tho orders with m air. hut WIS con
tent. She was acting the hostess at my boari
pro hm.
Cousin Charles did "situp." Also, good ap-
petites must have run in the family Tie did
not condescend to talk to mo. but he cOnyersed
with her, after the fashion m'ny people have,
on tones in which could not take part. be-
cuse knew neither the scenes nor actors in
them.
I vlumly stared at the cloth, drank more
wine than was good for me, and thought OF
pistols and bowie knives. But the worst had
not come. When we had lunched Selma start.
cd up. Well have just time to get home be.
fore dark" she said. "Charlie, help me with
thi. cloak :" and us he did 50, there ensued a
whispered CONTINUATION. I suppose she had
some shame s,ill left In her, for shespoke these
words with blush rs she turned toward me:
mir. Pitcairn, don't 10 angry with me II
90 home in Charles sleigh. | haven't seen
him for year, you know; and camo with
YOU" ". 20
Astounding stab bat received It without
showing my bleeding wounds to that puppy.
"Ac. asyou please. Mss M,ydew."l l said
and she did. f.r .r..
Ten minutes after p.id my bill. AMI saw
from the open door Cousin Charles splendid
turnout skimming over the snow, with Selma
under the crimson lined robc at his side.
Idrove home, or rather to the stable whence
I walked to my boarding house. Thcre Biddy
met mo.