Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-24

than ever; "is it not SO, to fear that you
are to become q second Mr., Briggs Such
occurrences do not take place now"
Mot take placer cried the brewer
opening his eyes; why, ON that very
| platform | was reading"
"Oh, OH yes read itmyself," said the
lady.
"You didS" said the old gentleman.
Assuredly," was the rcplyi why
not?"
"You see, then that such things do
take place, madam
"Wen, perhaps so," she admitted; "but
they arc exceptional, sir
81 might prove one of the exceptions
said he.
$50 you might, sir" returned the lady,
with family ironical smile.
"You see, then, that there is ground Tor
nervousness, on the part of an old man.
said the brewer.
"Ah that is why you were locked in this
carriage" said the lady. -
Exactly he replied.
"Oh, l comprehend" she continued. !
"On my part, l am not nervous at ALL"
"You are noti" he cried. ~
"No. Why should l be so, whenVI
have you to protect me" She smiled
again ironically, and the old gentleman
bowed.
The conversation then turned on differ
ent subjects. Presently, December and
May partook of a sandwich together, and,
by-andby, the train stopped at Tun-
bridge
Here tall, miltary-looking and rather
handsome man was seeking to find place
in the tram. He must proceed, he said,
at once, on business of great Importance,
for he was already late, having come thus
far on his way to Dover by previous
train, which had unfortunately gone with
out him whilst he had been taking hasty
meal at the refreshment bar.
"I must and will proceed" /" he said calm
ly, but firmly, to the guard, who in vain
protested that the train was already quito
full
"The company are bound to take me
on ~ he cried.
There's no room, sill" said the guard.
"We will see. HaN he calculated, look
ing into the carriage in which sat the
brewer and his companion, "here is room,"
he added; and he frowred at the guard.
You cannot go in there, sir !" said the
latter, in great confusion.
"Not go in WE'LL we will Sec" said
he; and he coolly took key from his
pocket, and unlocked the door of the car
riage, stepping briskly in.
The guard stared in amazement.
He has got key" he calculated to
himself "Oh, he must be director !
Beg pardon, sirl''
But there was no time for explanation
for the train was already on its way.
The brewer frowned, and looked cross
. at this fresh addition to the company. Not
so the lady, who at the voice and sight of
the newcomer had at first turned slightly
| pale. She merely gave a passing glance
at him, and recommended the perusal of
Henry Danton. AS for the stranger, he
| settled himself down in the opposite seat
| to her, and taking from his pocket late
l edition of the Standard became apparent
!, ly absorbed in the columns.
!, 1t may here be mentioned that the brew
Z er, who had at first been seated opposite
to his fair travelling companion, had lat.
D terly, for the purpose of indulging in his
usual afternoon nap, changed his seat &c
c the further corner of the carriage His
first seat, then, being vacant, was appro
l. priated by the newcomer.
!. On, on rushed the train, through corr
Y fields and hop grounds, at a steady, even
# pace, which prevented its rapidity from
being felt Now some Open-mouthed rus
n tic stood at a halfopened gate, staring
after the smoking, putting engine as it tore
r, along; now some covey of frightened part
ridges rose from the edge of the embank
= ment, or startled colt galloped away
rom the vicinity of the lin its eyes, resist
o less monster that appeared TO be approach
ing him. And still on, steadily on, with
r, out oscillation or curve, sped the Dovel
express.
d The military man, or at least he whC
appeared to be such, was steadily regard
&, ing his opposite neighbor over the top o
J. his newspaper, while apparently engaged
p in reading She, unconscious of the scru
e tiny, was absorbed in the fortunes of tn,
Ie scoundrel-hero of her novel and the oil
IS brewer snored audibly in the further cor
ID ner.
re The face of the military looking maj
l expressed perplexity and doubt. He wa
lie a parsonage of from so to 60 years of age
r with an upright carriage, crisp, shor
is curling black hair, intermixed with gray
and peculiarly intelligent and piercin
l black eyes For some miles he appeare
W to be debating with himself, and occasion
ally, with an air of indecision, put hi
E. hand into his coat-tail pocket
r. "The opportunity is good" he muttel
ed; land yet"
p At last, when the train was within
;, few miles of Ashford he appeared to hav
made up his mind.
"Iwill risk it," he said to himself; ." yei
e, 1 will risk it,"
eV Click, click
The military man had suddenly will
y, drawn his hand from his pocket, in whic
!, it had so long been fumbling, and the oil
/ brewer woke up with terrified star
ne The fair lady of this story, with pale BIT
US resolute look on her face, was sitting hanC
eI cuffed
nj "What-what is this? 2" gasped the brew
rs .er, only half awake, and turning in b,
C. wildered amazement to the militar
stranger. "Who are you, sir?"
d Inspector T, ofthe detective force
H. was the reply.
90 "And that lady" said the old gentl,
&c man; "what has she done"
90 90 "Are you sure she is lady" inquire
!, % the inspector, with quiet smile.
" "Oh, who could doubt that'' said th
Y, brewer.
NC "I doubted it, sir" was the quick reply
"and well for you did, for have decided
ly saved your life"
NJ Saved my life |" cried the brewer,
extreme astonishment.
lu "Yes,' said the detective.
'e- "But how inquired the brewer
ch "Look at that lady, as you call her
'r- said the officer. "Did you ever see am
u one like her ?"
Ic "I'' stammered the old gentleman
ed "Oh, never"
M M "Or read of anyone like her" contil
ne ued the inspector
Oh "Neyer," cried the other.
al "You have not read those handbills a
down the line, then ?" said Inspector T.
he "What handbillsi" inquired the brewe
is "Why, concerning the recent murde
in railway carriages"
as ayes, / have read them, he replied.
an "Well?" said the officer.
cannot see how that concerns IN
Ic- lady"
Even the prisoner smiled at such obtus
ly. ness.
les Look, then said the inspector, reno
ing the prisoners bonnet, and with II
mass of dark braided hair, beneath whit
les showed curly golden head, "DOes
IT. light break in upon you now?"