The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1869-06-10


and his jaunty travelling dress, o.
he felt that he could defy and conquer the a
world. Ct
Behold him, then, on his journey, the
most particular and dunctilious Of travel Il
ers, looking about him with an air of t.
kingly condescension, as If he would say, n
"Pray, notice me. 1 am an altogether t
unique specimen, perfectly exceptional as
to style, dress, and address My destina- b
ton is the mansion of the Chief Executive I
of the State of - Ordinary people /
had better not speak to me unless they {
wish to be snubbed. Take notice !' /
= The journey was nearly ended-th0 cars
were within two score miles of their desti-
nation, when they stopped at thriving
town, where the many empty seats were
soon taken up. Our hero had passed an
uncomfortable night, on account of the
crowded state of the cars He had just
taken down his stylish portmanteau and
| placed it on the seat beside him, that he
might avail himself, if possible, of more
space. One and another speedily seated
themselves in the vacant places.
s.Is this seat engaged 2" asked pleas
ant voice.
/ Charles looked up. A young man, in
rough coat, little the worse for wear,
common woolen comforter about his neck,
a SHAGGY and well-worn cap on his head,
stood with one hand on the back OF the
seat specified.
"Decidedlv some low fellow" thought
Charles. 'sgoing out for work. He looks
exactly like hand out of employment"
eyes, it is,'' was the quick reply. g ou
had better pass into the other car there
e, Al for aS
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 ne return
o ed to the charge. o.,
:. "Doe, this carret-bag belong to you p
e he asked, fixing a clear, cool blue eye
., upon our exquisite.
It at isn't a earpet-bag,' was the curt re-
N joinder.
le s.This portmanteau, then
to eyes, it does"
"Have you paid double fare %
id "Thats none of your business" " retorte'
aae Charles.
ID (which means no" was ahe cool re
" ioinder, and lifting the handsome article
A he swung it in place on the rack, and be
is fore the antonished Charles could ind M
III tonoue he had seated himself by hi
e- side.
n, eoThat was an impertinent trick ofyours,
n said Charles, hotly.
he sPaid my fare, young man, and al
or bound to have seat" was the laughln
* reply. ;,
MS II am not used to sitting with greas
,h- mechanics was the low retort, not
nj low. however, but what 1t was heard
he the other, whose eyes flashed angrily II
he the moment. Presently, however, Il
m ludicrous side of the affair seemed to strll
to him: his honest eyes twinkled. He Ill
NO ed up his worn gloves and counted Il
,rs, holes in them he cast glance over u
Her somewhat threadbare coat, and another
the rich clothing of his companion
ate 60. we're not so much at odds as mig
les he if you're tailor-as | take you to b
ck, and I'm carpenter" he said laughln
ent ly. :,
aYou are impertinent, sir" was t
mo. only reply vouchsafed by the indigna
pie, young man.
is 'You told me thas once uoloio
, he strikes me you are not conversant WI
flee the rules of polite society. 1t is not 60
vas hreed;po to tell man even disagreed
he truth" 80
Charles gathered himself up in wra
/ in full dignity, and looked from the wlno'
was He was angry that man who appear
he as if he we're devoted to some menial
All ing. had the capacity and the audaclty
nswer him as if he considered hlm'
the his equal.
), 90 ..Travelinp far west ?" queried he
nice the honest blue eyes, in quiet voice
if nothing had happened, and he wo
dit fain make up and be friendly :,
S he Charles decided not to answer
that Then it occurred to him that ne would
n ac- down this repulsive intruder at once 1or
.edly and in his loftiest manner he answered
81 am going to make visit to uoVel
and D,nlan. do YOU happen to be acqual'
ment with him 2'' he added. ironically.
20 to s.Oh YES. very we'll; in fact have
'v Sere several lit tie Jobs for him" was the
swer the blue eyes twinkling faster
out ever "Are you sent by any partlc
firm ?" NJ.
chum II go as his guest, e.''
or bo,gbt;lv with a withering glance
rt;cu, oYou'll find the old gentleman
make peculiar, salo the uh"oo 81.
ALL assuming manner OF marked iamiila
r has ale hates snobs, went wear gloves,
IT he does his own marketing. L thoue
NAV would he no harm to put you on
es;st;. .sThank you for nothing" was the
.;t;caL lent reply. I've no doubt l shall
nbroi- Governor Dunlap gentleman
mined aAh there YOU are right" said the