Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-24


charming insousiance Of my new friend,
that readily gave the required pledge !;
apparently quite relieved, the young la
dy threw aside all reserve, and talked
and chattcl with me in the most pleasant
manner. 1t is needless to say that in an
hours time I had so fer advanced in her
good gfaess as to venture to press her
hand, and the sweet, half-coquettsh smile
that played around the corners of her
cherry lips did not seem to disapprovc the
liberty had taken.
DO you know said she, as we sat talk
confdentially together, that I liked your
face the first time saw it?'
1T was sympathetic on both sides them
whispered, drawing SO near to her that
l could feel her hot breath fan my cheek.
Yes, she murmured. gently withdraw
ing herself from my glowing embrace, for
we had passed through the tunnel, and |
had taken lovers advantage and snatch
ed hasty kiss.
you are naughty man, the naughti-
est man | ever saw she said, in low
and tremulous tone. If pa should be on
the train, what would he say?
Never fear, sweet creature I reioined.
earnestly, your cross old father is miles
away, and let us improve the present op-
portunity.'
Are you aware she oh rved half
mischievously, that there is another tun-
mel beyond, great deal darker, too, than
the one we have left
i know it.. said I, with tender gl.nc,
at my fair enslaver we are drawing
to it very fast
Once more placed my arm around the
waist Of the young lady, and. wrapped in
the gloom of the tunnel, took sweet pledg-
es from her lips 1t was gratifying to
my vauity-all good-looking yourg men
are vain, you kuow-to perceive that my
lovely companion chung more affectionate-
~ to me than before indeed had scarce
ly time to tear myself from her arms when
we emerged once more into broad day
light. She had let her veil drop over her
face, and | could detect the crimson flush
through the fine net work of lace. Her
voice betrayed much agitation, as she
whispered:
i have gone too far. with you, sir
alas ! you have ceased to respect me-
My sweet charner.' calculated, let
us ever be friends give me your name
and address
MY name and address, she responded,
you must never know; l already feel
fr,n al 70 i'll, g..
mitted myself to venture with stranger.
Forgive and forget
"A firt, coquete
No, no. she returned, hurriedly, press
ing my hand. 1 am not airt. but
dare not-as much as think of you'll
dare not let the acquaintance proceed fur
ther. Have pity on me--have pity.
She looked SO pleadingly, so entreatingly
with those soft eyes cleaning through the
silken meshes of her veil. that | could
not persuade myself to be offended with
her At last she reluctantly consented
to give her name, and handing me pref
tily embossed card, read, kate OAR
rell, No.-University Place."
The train had reached Thirty second
street, and could readily see that my
fair inamorata grew every moment more
restless and disturbed. First her head
peered out the window, then she would
half rise and cast hurried and fearful
glances behind. .......
Already was beginning to share the
uncomfortable feelings of my companion,
as visions of angry papa, -four ishiug a
cane over my head rose wildly before
my minds eye, when suddenly Miss Oar
rell uttered an exclamation, and darte6
from the car.
wondered at the case and dexterity
with which she descended. though the car
was propelled quite rapidly by horse pow
er, but my wonder and surprise were
destined to be considerably increased,
when, a few minutes afterward. thick
set. stern-looking gentleman entered from
the opposite side, .nquisitively scanning
the face of each passenger.
Hello p said he, rather grufly, paus-
ing before me, "has young lady been
occupying thi. seat?'
Eyes sir" | replied. somewhat discon-
certed. and quite abashed.
Light jockey. maroon silk, and gray
travelling cloak ?" pursued the gentleman,
interrogatlvely.
Il believe that was her costume" l
replied. somewhat sulkily.
by CAD !! she's give the slip again !"
cried the gentleman, shaping his hreech-
se pocket with much emphasis.
''Giveu you the slip?" repeated. a
sudden and awful ligh, breaking upon
me.
"Yes the jade is as sharp as needle"
"Pray. sir" said /. with desperate
calmness. "who is the young lady -
Bless your soul, she is Nancy Dacors,
the fashionable female pickpocket BY
CAD, ELL. has she been playing her points
on your
The detective grinned and the passen-
gers, gradually comprehending tho stu
ation." smiled provokingly / did not
reply-the Intelligence was stunning and
Notifying in the highest degree So my
beautiful travelling companion was nothing
moro than mem Der Of the ''swell mob, !"
aud T, while nastering myself Upon hay