Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-07-21
STORY FOR THE TIMES.

"All ful, sir But | guess you Il manage
to stand for the next fifty miles =
Mr. Smith, the spruce young conductor
oathe Central Railway cars, ushere1 in a
derepit, ,shabbily attired old man, who lean
elseary on his staff, and clrriel heavy
yali,e in one hand.
The long dimly lighted car was full; eve
" seat was occupied band boxes and car
pet-bags were held in their owner laps, and
there was not single chance for the new
conner TO be accommodated.
\ couple of score of faces lifted them
selves to glance at the old mans face, as he
moved slowly and painfully down the mar
row Isle. 1t was painfully evident that he
hal Is much a. he could do to support him
self, aud besides, he looked like Ole that
was just recovering from a severe Illness -
his check was thin and pale, and his eyes
lacked the fire which ought to sparkle be-
meath those large and strongly marked
browS.
There were many well, active looking,
healthy looking young men in the ear, but
uaueol the number felt disposed to renounce
Ls soft, comfortable seat to the shabby old
traveller, and after stare of undisguiscd
contempt, each and all dropped their eyes
and thought no more Of the suffering old
age before them.
In this enlightened century, it is a noto-
rious fact that the aged meet with Sights
aud inciyi,ic> to say nothing of positive
nnkindncs>, which would have put the bar
Isgous nations Of Old to shame.
Iits james EBs;acc, a young exquisite,
who was escorting his cousin, Isabel Win
chester, to Nahant, drew down his mouth
ua,il the enIs Of his copper colored nous
tlrle rested upon the tips Of his well starch
Cd dicky, and remarked to tie lady 10y his
s;Ic:
'Really, Mr Smith Is insulting us Why
cannot he dud i place fJr that wrctched
sle:imau III the sec5nl class car?"
! Hush, perhaps OF anger, mounted to
the white .,gehead Of Miss Winchester
She Put up her hand as though to check
the speaker anI said in a sublueI voice
'Fi'z James, will you give that gentle
m7n your seat"
Ny dear Isabel. Why, | would not e
vaeuale ny place At your side for king
dom! let the old Fellow stand it ont 1t
won't change his appearance, III be bound.
Then will trouble you to rise mo-
nen;- prefer the other side of the seat
ailnW pt. tp mass If vnI r,EpaSe -
fiz James never thought of disputing
the w,i! Of his impcrious cousin, and he
aaol III TO let her out. But Instead OF
tIng the seat which her escort Ind Jccu,
Eiel the lady walked straight on until she
hlirtacael the side of the neglected old
gentleman
TIE touch Of her hand On his arm drew
his attention towards her.
Sir, viii you have the goodness 10 take
thc seat which have vacated? have rid
den since early this morning aud am really
"earieI with sitting ~ long; pray oblige
ne
The Old mau's face frightened, and Le
c''t Il grateful look into the dark eyes OF
iue handsome lady.
but, madam, you must be weary; can
Not accept it.
She made an Impatient gesture. Miss
Winchester was accustomed always TO have
her oou say.
M s'r; am well young and strong; |
SNsg'l DC ashamed to sit while man of your
age and health remains stand ing. -
Thank you Your kindness is well timed
a+l H't thrown away. venture 10 tell you.
>'a4 accept your offer with gratitude.
% saving, the old gentleman sank into
tav vacant seat, with well satisfied expIes
sion OF countenance hut Fitz James ex-
pressed his uRbounded contempt for his
A'sAhor, by drawing his ample raglan
so>eF aronDd him, and shrinking nearer
lie side Of the car The stranger looked
at him with quiet scorn.
lol ueei not trouble yourself to slip
'' oi the window, young man. said he in
'oice Of irony.
riz James vas thoroughly disgusted; he
toI.l not endure such vulgar association.
~ he rose quickly, and striding over his
'"~paai0a, made his way into the smoking
car
Miss Winchester's sacrifice had been wit
messed hy all In the carriage, and a dozen
Sa's We're offered her by dozen polite and
y-''''1N young gentlemen, but she declined
.-sln oy motion of the head, and stood
'-.lias against the side of the vehicle.
me tram flew onward-the old gentleman
meanwhile disposing himself for comfort
-Ote nap, which he was shortly enjoying.
, some time before midnight the lights of
-'I7'on CLEANED through the darkness: an
depot.