The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-12-24

was to be married to her who.had been SC
long lost, but who was at length restored
to him.
ROMANCE ORA RAILWAY CARRIAGE.
tt was a close and sultry afternoon to-
wards the end of July. The Dover ex
nress was about to start from the London
bridge terminus of the Southeastern Hail
way. and there was the usual hustle ano
clatter attendant upon such an occur
renee.
Amongst the intending passengers
might be seen on the platform stout, sll
yer,haired, CHEEKY looking, elderly gentle
man. whose spOtless brOadclOth and mas
siye gold chain Ito which was attached
valuable repeater), and, above all whose
conscious air of responsibility proclaimed
the man of substance. He was, In TACT
the senior partner of wealthy and well
known firm of Kentish brewers, and Was
taking with him to Sandwich large sum
of money. which he had come to London
ON purpose to collect This passenger ap
peared to possess that sort of amiable In
auisitiyeness and restlessness which is
not uncommon attribute of gentlemen who
have passed the Rubicon Of certain age
His first care was to secure Q copy OF the
latest edition of the 1tna<s, his next to re-
cruit himself with biscuit and glass ol
old sherry at the refreshment bar, and
finally to walk up and down the platform
at q somewhat brisk pace, being evidently
unwilling to sit down within the narrow
limits of railway carriage until 1t became
a matter of positive necessity that he
should do so.
While he thus exercised himself, the eye
of the worthy old gentleman was sudden.
" caught by a large staring printed bill
on the wall, and adjusting his gold trimmed
spectacles, he proceeded to peruse it. II
Turderr e20o Reward THE above
il hereby offered by Her Majesty's Gov
ernment to any person or persons who
shall give such Information as may lead to
the apprehension and conviction ol
Charles Wintringham (ali0s Carlo Berto
lacci, suspected and accused OF committing
divers barbarous murders, for the purpose
of committing robbery, ON the yariou:
lines of railway throughout the United
Kingdom. The said Charles w. (aIsd'
Carlo b. is % years Of age, and is short o.
stature, of fair complexion, has blue eyes
and good teeth. His hands and feet are
remarkably small and well-shaped, and his
manner winning, persuasive, and cour
teous. Whoever will give such informa
tion as may lead to the apprehension, viii
receive the full reward"
1t was also particularly stated that Z. w
had mole beneath his chin.
"Bless mel" calculated the brewer
awhat an Adonis! But, dear me, muir
dering people in railroad carrisges-hoW
remarkably nervous feel to be sure
Here, guard"
A guard who happened to be near
scenting probable half-crown, immedi
ately advanced.
"Guard, must have carriage to my
self"
"Train will be very full, sir. Where
are you for, sirs
"Sandwich," was the reply.
"Chanpe at Minister for Sandwich and
Deal" said the guard, instinctively repeat
ing the well-known formula.
ayes, yes, I know about that, should
think, by this time" interrupted the Ole
rentlemsn, impatiently. "The question
is. can have q carriage, or not ?" said he
nroducing a sovereign from his pocket
and showing it surreptitiousiy to ths
guard.
amazingly. IN,
what can be done"
The old gentleman followed his con
ductor, and the result was, as it usually IS
that the golden key, which unlocks every
door. unlocked for the brewer the door o
the reserved first-class carriage.
"There, sir" said the guard, locking him
in now you're all right. But forgot
you must change at Ashford for Minister
as this is Dover carriage"
"Oh. / know that, said the old gentle
man. 81 know the line well.
"All right, sir" said the guard. "Nt
offence ?"
"Oh, certainly not, said the other
"Much obliged to you.
Putting his hand to his cap, the guart
then departed.
The old gentleman unfolded his Times
and began to look through the latest do
ings on the stock exchange and in the hoI
market. The moment for the departure
of the train had almost arrived; the nols'
from the engine getting up its steam wa
almost deafening; late passengers rushet
to and fro. and bewildered porters strov'
in vain to satisfy their demands. SUD
denly the smiling, obsequiOus lace OF INT
guard appeared at the window OF the car
rage in which the brewer sat alone In III
glory. a.
"Oh, beg pardon, sir" said he.
really beg pardon; but could you aiioV
one person in there with youf
"Certainly not" said the old gentle
man, looking up testify from his paper
"What did I pay my sovereign for
aBut YOU see, sir" said the guard, dep
recatingfy, "this is lady who -
"Oh, lady! Well-in that case"
began the old man, somewhat moHlned;
i AZ would not intrude upon the gentle
man against this will" said low, swee
voice. al would rather lose the train"
/ "Indeed. madame" said the brewer
looking at the lovely face before him,
shall be honored. Open the door, guard.
| The triumphant guard unlocked tn
door, and the fair visitor, with q graciou
bow to her elderly companion, TOOK ne
seat. In another instant the Official ma
received q second golden douceur, door
slammed to with crash, the engine, n
leased from its enforced restraint, gave
shrek. and the train dashed out OF the sts
tion on its mission across the lovely cour
Involuntarily the brewer stole glanc
at his beautiful companion. She ws
dressed in costly toilet, which set Of he
slight and elegant figure TO great adVan
age Her features were slngulariy iovei!
! and her dark hair formed an exquisit
contrast to her blue eyes and fair compile,
: ion.
"If 1 were 80 years younger" though
the brewer "I Ishould-wheughw
Presently, after those numberless an
nameless civilities had been exchanged b
tween the lady and her companion whic
are almost inevitable when well-bred PEI
! sons are travelling together, they con
f menced conversing together like old a.
quaintances. The gentleman appeare
much pleased and gratified with the atteI
, tion which his companion paid to all b
said, whilst the lady on her part threw o
the air of timidity and distrust which ha
, at first sat SO well upon her. :,
. at is very pleasant travelling by tn
| axrroeo.0 rono rkod the brewer: lone /