The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-16
AN INCIDENT OF TRAVEL.

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"All full, sirl Sorry!, But / guess
you'll manage to stand the next fifty
miles" a'1 ' 10 iaf54o3 7ttt 40
Mr.. Smith, the spruce young con-
ductor on the Central Railway: cars,
ushered in a decrepid, shabby-attired
old man, who leaned 'wearily on his
staff, and carried a heavy valise in his
hand. sf ,aaznsa arJN s3T0l.
The long, dimly lighted car was full !;
every seat was occupied .bandboxes
and carpet bags were held in the own
er's laps, and there was not a chance
for the new conner to be accommoda-
ted. .-s -lrt} ,ls5,1e-! T. t,f
A couple of scores, of faces lifted
themselves to glance at the old mans
face, as he moved slowly and painful
ly down the narrow aisle. 1t was
painfully evident that he had as much
as he could do to support himself, and
besides he looked like one that was
just recovering from a severe illness
his cheeks were thin and pale, and
his eyes lacked the fire which ought to
sparkle beneath r, those large e and
strongly marked brows. ,.;.,.-. ......
There were many well, active look
ing, healthy young men in the car,
but not one of the number felt dis
posed to renounce his soft, comfort
able seat, to the shabby. old traveller
And after stare of undisgulsed CON
tempt, each and all dropped their eyes
and thought no more of the suffering
old age before them. .fs.sIa IGs54 .fs.lg
In this enlightened century it is 8
notorious fact that the aged meet with
Sights and inciYilities. to say nothing
of positive unkindness, which would
have put the barbarous nations, of old
to shame. 1890 ads al rntf5ato4.5
Fitz James Eustace, a.young exquis
ite, who was escorting his cousin, Isa'
bella Winchester, to Nahant, drew
down his mouth until the ends of his
copper colored mustache rested upon
the tips of his we'll starched dickey
and remarked to the lady by his side
Really, Mr.. Smith is Insulting us
Why cannot he find a place for tina
wretched specimen in the second clas
carp. 81. .--fy -.,...,e.-.,, o., .s,..,
A fush-perhaps of pride, perhaps
of anger-mounted to the white fUre
head of Miss Winchester. She pu
out her hand as if to check the speak
Ell, and said in stifed voice: ,+q
Will you give that gentleman youl
seat, Fitz james?
Ny dear Isabeli Why l would no
vacate my place by your side for
kingdom! Let the old fellow stant
it outl 1t won't damage his appear
ance, I'll be bound. .5,l 10 of i. f,e "a
Then I will. trouble you. to rise
moment, I prefer the other side of tn
seat-allow me to pass, please u
Fitz James never thought of dis
putting the will of. his cousin, so b
stood up to let her out. But instea
of taking the seat which her escor
had occupied, the lady walked on un
til she reached the side of the neglect
ed gentleman The touch. of her han
on his shoulder drew his attention to
wards her. 90 - .-.. ..., -, -.
Sir, will you have the goodness t
take the seat which have vacated P
have ridden since early this morn
ing, am really wearied with sitting S
long. Pray oblige me.
, The old mans face frightened, an
he cast grateful look into the jdar
eyes of the handsome lady. -,i.f..r4
But madam you must be weary;
can not accept it.
l She made an impatient GESTURE
Miss Winchester was accustomed t
have her own way. =. a., IA,
No, sir; am well, young an
!, strong. I should be ashamed to s.
while man of your age and healt
, remand standing. 1Ef1 .-eh,.ag
Thank you! Your kindness is we
timed and not thrown away. l vel
ture to tell you ! shall accept your o
fer with gratitude. '-'f 81
s So saying, the old gentleman san
:, into the vacant seat, with a well sati
D fed expression of countenance; bl
Fitz James expressed his unbounde
contempt for his neighbor by drawin
his ample raglan closely around hin
: and shrinking nearer to the side 4
a the car. The stranger looked, at hil
G with quiet scorn. 80 s.t.,s -
: You need not trouble yourself
! slip through the window, said he in
= voice of irony. 'i' 5fa H'oa'ii.i
u Fitz James was thoroughly DISCUS
n ed. He could not endure such vulgl
: propinquity. So he arose quick
q and striding over his companion, mac
the best of his way to the smokir
car. L - -H.7ti"fI s," -a
Miss Winchester's sacrifice had bee
e witnessed by all in the carriage, and
: dozen seats were offered her by do
e en- polite and officiating young gentl
+ men, but she declined them all by
motion of the head, and reinaint
. leaning against the side of the yeh
G Gle. at '.;.i. '... a6t ~
e The, train flew onward-the old ge
l. tleman meanwhile disposing himst
- for comfortable nap, which he W
~ shortly enjoying. 9a| .sig no4a
Shortly before midnight the ligh
:. of Boston cleaned through the elar
:, ness: another moment and the ira
q thundered into the depot. = 4...,.,
W Our old gentleman arose, sho'
IS himself, grasped his valise, and cal
q over to the side of Miss Winchester
y, Madame, he said, you have made 4
u old, feeble mans journey tolerabl
will you not tell me your name al
place of abode? Il f'f F'atra.3 }A 1
" She smiled, waived all thanks al
"a gave him her card. He bowed a.
~ left her, just as Fitz james, appear
. to escort her from the car. But q
VI ting through the car was no easy mi
A ter for the fuss and bustlea werel u
,,o,,,l on.1 Ieol,nl that enuni