Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-24

shuts me ND in the dreary confines of
nv chamber, and treats me with a pitt
less rigor, if do as much as speak or
look at man."
aWhat monster y l CALCULATED, with
a face of melo dramatic sympathy =
aThat is the reason" she continued,
looking around, why am 50 dlfhdent
about intrusting myself to your care, but
| do il on one condition"
SHAME il rejoincd, charmed and
delighted with tho strange confidence
the young lady Was reposing in me.
"That you will leave me the instant
the cars reach New York"
l was so bewildered by the beauty and
charming innocence of nv new friend,
that readily gave the desired pledge;
apparently quite relieved, the young lady
threw aside all reserve, and talked and
| chatted with me in the most pleasant
manner. 1t is needless to say that in
an hours time had so far advanced into
her good graces as to venture to press
her hand, and the sweet and half CO.
ouettish smile that played around the
corners of her cherry lips, did not
seem to disapprove the liberty | had
taken. &
"Do you know" said she, as we sat
talking confidentially together, " that |
liked your face the first time that | saw
it, ett
1t was sympathetic on both sides
them" whispered, drawing so near to
her that I could feel her breath fan my
cheek.
a.Yes," she mmmured, gently with
drawing herself from my glowing en-
brace, for we had passed through the
tunnel, and l had taken lovers advan-
tage and snatched hasty kiss.
You are a naughty man. the naugh-
test man l ever saw she said in a low
and tremnlous voice. If pa should be
on the train, what would he sayg
Never fear, sweet creature | rejoin-
ed earnestly, your cross old father is
miles away, and let us improve the pres
ent opportunity =
sAre you aware, she observed half
mischievousIy, shat there is another tun-
mel beyond, great deal darker, too,
than the one we have LETT
Il know it, said / with a tender
glance at my fair enslaver. We are
drawing near it very fast
Once more / placed my arm around
the waist of the young lady. and, wrap
ped in the gloom Of the tunnel, took
sweet pledges from her lips. 1t was
gratifying to my vauity-all good look
ing young men are vain, you know-to
perceive that my lovely companion chung
more affectionately to me than before;
indeed, ] had scarcely tine to tear my
self from her arms, when we entered
once more into broad daylight. She
had let her veil drop over her face,
and [ could detect the crimson flush
through the fine network of lace. Her
voice betrayed agitation as she whispered:
L have gone too far with you, sir !;
alas, you have ceased to respect me-
MY sweet charmerF l CALCULATED let
us ever be friends. Give me your name
aud address?'
.sMy name and address you must new
err know; l already feel half frightened
to think how far have permitted myself
to venture with stranger. Forgive and
forgetP
"a fiirt! a coquettev
mo, no. she returned hurriedly, press
ing my hand. i am not firt, but |
dare not let the acquaintance proceed
further. Have pity on me! have pityr
She looked so pleadingly, SO entreat-
ingly, with those soft eyes cleaning
through the silken meshes of her veil,
that could not persuade myself to be
offended at her.
AT last she reluctantly consented to
give me her name. and handing me
prettily embossed card, read:
kate Darrell, N University
place. stE
The train had reached Thirty-second
street, and l could readily see that my
fair inamorats grew every moment more
restless and disturbed. First she peered
out Of the window; then she would half
rise. and cast hurried, fearful glances be-
hind.
Already I was beginning to share the
uncomfortable feelings of my companion,
as visions of angry papa fourishing a
cane over me rose wildly before my
minds eye, when suddenly Miss Darrell
muttered an explanation, and darted
from the car. rs4t.
l wondered at the ease and dexterity
with which she descended, for the car
was propelled quite rapidly by horse
power; but my wonder and surprise
were considerably increased when, a
short time after, a stern looking individ-
ual entered the car from the other side,
inquisitiyely scanned the face of every
passenger. 49,
Hallop said be rather gruffiy, paus-
ing before me, = hasa young lady been
occupying this seat9'
{. Yes, SIR l replied. somewhat discon-
cssted and quite abashed. HFu#t
'sLight jockey, maroon silk, and gray
travelling cloak?' q4r. -
believe that was her costume I re-
piled, somewhat sulkily.
by Cad! she's given me the slip
againp S
: Given you the slipf fe
yes, the jade, she is sharp as nee