The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1868-12-10
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critically examining the effect iof his
| new embroidered shirt front. In which
he determined to make his atJm. He
was handsome. there was 10 denying
that, though his beauty was rather ef-
! Terminate than alasculine.a
| His figure was goodsand his clothes
fitted him faultlcssly; With his new
and --legant pertmantcau strapped upon
his shoulders, his new and jisunty trav-
cling suit, he felt that he could defy
and conquer the world.
Behold him, then. on his journey, the
most particularsand punctilious oftray
| Hers. looking sboutsllim with an air of
kinglv condcscension, as if he would
say, "Pray notice me. | am an alto
gether. unique specimen. perfectly ex-
ceptional as to style, dress and address.
Nv destination is the mansion of the
chief executive of the State Of.
Ordinary people had better not speak
to me unless they wish to be snubbed-
Take notice, all. ~ 5ao4i i
The journey was nearly cnded-the
cars were within two score miles of their
destination when they stopped at a
thriving town, where the many empty
seats were soon taken mp. Our hero
had passed an uncomfortable night, on
account of the crowded state Of the cars.
lie had Just taken down his stylish
portmantcau and placed it OIL the seat
beside him, that he might avail himself,
if possible, of more space. One and
another speedily seated themselves III
the vacant places. h.
lis this seat engaged ?" asked
pleasant voice.
Charles looked up. 4 young man,
in rough coat little the worse ior
wear, common WOODEN comforter about
his neck, a shaggy and weil-worn cap
on his head, stood with one hand on the
back of the seat specified. Decidedly
some low fellow" thought Charles,
.sgoing up for work he looks exactly
ike hand out of employment"
eyes, it is" was the quick reply
You had better pass into the other car;
there are plenty of seats therc--forsu h
as YOU" was the disdainful addition.
conveyed by look rather than speech.
Presently the cars moved on. The
Young fellow stationed himself against
projection in the partition, and stood
there patiently for some time. Then
he returned to the charge.
docs this carpet bag belong to you"
he asked, fixing clear, cool blue eye
upon our exquisite.
at isn't carpet bag" was the curt
rejoinder.
s'This portmanteau, then z!
eyes, it dccs."
"Have you paid double fair?'
"Thats none Of your business" re
torted Charles.
(Which means no" was the cool re-
joinder; and lifting the handsome arti-
Gle, he swung it in place on the rack,
and before the astonished Charles could
find his tongue he had seated himself
by his side.
"That was an in,pcrtinent trick of
yours said Charles, hotly.
paid my fair, young man, aud am
bound to have seat" was the laughing
reply.
I'm not used to sitting with greasy
mechanics" was the low retort, not so
low, however, but what it was heard by
the other, whose eye flashed angrily for
the moment. Presently, however, the
ludicrous side of the affair seemed to
strike him his honest blue eyes twink
led. He lifted up his worn gloves and
counted the holes in them; he cas-.
glance over the somewhat threadbare
coat. and another at the rich clothing
of his companion.
40. we'r. not so much at odds as
might be, if you're tailor-as take
you to be; and I'm carpenter, ne
said, laughing.
"You are impertinent, SIR was the
only reply voaasssfadd by the indignant
young man.
oYou told ME that once before; it
strikes me you are not conversant with
the rules Of polite society. 1t is not
good breeding to tell man even dis
agreeable truth. /"
Charles gathered himself up IN wrath-
full dignity, and lacked from the win
dow. He was angry fiat a man Who
appeared as if he were devoted to some
menial calling, had the capacity and the
audacity to assxerhim as be considered
himself his eqaai
Travelling far west 2 queried be OF
the honest bIue eyes, in quiet voice,
as if aothing had happened, and he
would fain make up and be friendly