The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1868-07-31

was so bewitched by the beauty and
charming onsousidnce Of my quindam
friend, that readily gave the required
pledge; apparently quite relieved the
young lady threw aside all reserve, and
talked and chatted with me in the inost
pleasant manner possible. 1t is need.
less to say that In an hours time / had
so far advanced in her good graces, as to
venture to press her hand, and the
sweet, half-coquettish smile that played
around the corners of her cherry lips,
did not seem to disapprove of the liber.
ty had taken.
"Do you know" said she as we sat
chatting confidently together, "that l
liked your face the first moment saw
it,"
ut was sympathetic on both sides
then" | whispered, drawing so near to
her that ! could feel her hot breath fan
my cheek
YES" she murmured, gently with
drawing herself from my glowing en-
brace, for we had passed through the
tunnel, and had taken IA lovers ad :
vantage and snatched hasty kiss.
"Youare naughty man, the naughti-
est man ] ever see," she said, in low
and tremulous tone. "If pa should be
on the train what would he say?'
"Never fear, sweet creature" | re.
joined earnestly, ''your cross old father
is miles away, and let us improve the
present opportunity"
"Are you aware ?" she observed half
mischievously, "that there is another
tunnel beyond, IA great deal darker too
than the one we have left ?"
81 know it," said /, with IL tender
glance at my fair cnslaver. 1--WE are
drawing near to II very fast.''
Once more placed my arm arount,
the waist of thcyoung lady, and wrap
ped in the gloom of the tunnel, too k
sweet pledges from her lips.'I was very
gratifying to my vanity. All good
looking young ncn are vain you know
to perceive that my lovely companion
clung more affectionately to me than
before, indeed, had scarcely time to
tear myself from her arms when we
emerged once more into broad daylight.
She had let her veil drop over her face,
but ! could detect the crimson flush
through the fine net work of lace. Her
voice betrayed much agitation as she
whispered:
81 have gone too far with you, sir
alas, you have ceased to respect me-"
"My sweet charmer," | rejoined, "let
us ever be friends, giveme your name
and address,"
"My name and address ~ she,respond
ed, "you must never know; l alread.
feel frightened to think how far have
permitted myself to venture with ,
stranger. Forgive and forget me-"
"a flirt, a coquette!"
mo, no." she returned hurriedly
pressing my hand, 81 am not a flirt,
but | dare not AS much as think OF
you. dare not let the acquaintance
proceed further. Have pity on me
avepity!"
She looked so pleadingly, so entreat-
ingly with those soft dark eyes glcam.
ing through the silken meshes of hel
vail, that | could not persuade myself
to be offended with her. At last she re
luctantly consented to give her name
and handing me a prettily embossed
card, | read "KATE DARREL, No.
University Place"
The train had reached Thirty-seconC
street, and i could easily see that my
fair inamorata grew every momen
more restless and disturbed. First hel
head pccred out of the window, then
she would half rise and cast hur-
ried and fearful glances behind.
Already | was beginning to share tht
uncomfortable feelings of my compan
ion, asvisions of angry papa tiourishins
a cane over my head rose vividly befor
my minds eye, when suddenly Miss Oar
rel uttered an exclamation, rose from
her seat, and unccrcmoniously dartet
from the car.
| wonder at the ease and dcXterit,
with which she descended though tn
car was propelled quite rapidly b.
horse power, but my wonder and SUI
prise was destined to be considerabl,
increased, when few minutes after
wards Il thick set, stern looking gentle
man entered from the other side, hi
eyes inquisitively scanning the face %
each lady passenger.
"IIello" said he rather gruilly, paus
ing before me, "ha, II young lady beer
occupying this seat"'
"Nes sir" replied somewhat discon
certed, and quite abashed.
"Light jockey, maroon colored sill
and grey travelling cloak" pursued tn
gentleman interrogatively.
81 believe that was her cOstumc,'
replied somewhat sulkily.
"By Cad! she's given me the slil
again !" cried the gentleman slappinI
his breeches pocket with much empha
sis.
"Given you the slip" repeated
sudden and awful light breaking upo
me.
"leS the jade Is rs sharp rs needle.
: "Pray sir" said |, with slight ser
sation of sufocatlon, ''may be so Dol
as TO enquire If you are the father {
that young lady"
"Father! the devil, No sir,-I am
! detective !"
r "Then, I" continued |, with desperat
calmness~'who is the young lady ?"
"Bles. your soul, she is Nancy Daco
the ya4 4i6nddIe .fema'e pickpocket. b
Gada Sir, has she been playing h,
=, points ON you?"
: The detective grinned, and the pa
: sengers, gradually comprehending Il
G "situation," smiled provokingly. | d
;, not replN-the intelligence was stu
t ming and mortifying in the highest d
= gree. SONNY beautiful travelling con