The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-01-20
Stlett Storu.
A RAILWAY ROMANCE.


1t was close aud sultry afternoon,
towards the end Of July. The Dover
express was about to start from the
London Bridge terminus of the South
Eastern Railway, aud there was the
usual hustle and olatter, attendant upon
such an occurrence.
Among the intending passengers
might be seen on the platform stout,
silver. haired, cherry looking, elderly
gentleman, whose spotless broad cloth,
massive gold chain (to which was at.
tached valuable repeater and, above
al whose conscious air of responsibility,
proclaimed the man of substance. He
was, in faet, the senior partner of
wealthy aud well known firm of Kentish
brewers, and was taking with him to
Sandwich large sum of money, which
he had come to London on purpose TO
collect. This passenger appeared to
possess that sort of amiublc inquisitive.
ness aud restleSsneSs which is a not
uncommon attribute of gentlemen who
Lave passed the rubicon Of certain
age. His first care was to secure copy
Of the latest edition of the Times, his
next to recruit himself with biscuit
and glass of old sherry at the refresh.
ment bar, and finally to walk up and
down the platform at a somewhat brisk
pace, being evidently unwilling to sit
down within the narrow limits of rail.
way carriage until it became matter of
positive necessity that he should do so.
While he thus exercised himself the
eye Of the worthy old gentleman was
suddenly caught by large staring
printed bill on the wall, and adjusting
his gold spectacles he proceeded to
perusc it. 1t rln thus
"Murder! goo Reward The above
is offered by Her NJ jesty's Government
to any person or persons who shall give
such information as may lead to the ap-
prehensiOn aud conviction of Charles
Wiutringham, (alias Carlos Bertolacci,) }
suspected aud accused of committing
divers murders, for the purpose of rob.
berry, on the various lines Of railway
throughout the United Kingdom, The
said Charles W. (alias Carlos b. is
twenty-five years of age, and is short of
stature, of fair complexion, has blue
eyes and good teeth. His hands and
feet are small and remarkably we'll
shaped, and his manner winning, per-
suasiye and courteous. Whoever will
give such information as will lead to
his apprehension, will receive the above
reward"
1t was also particularly stated that
G. w. had mole beneath his chin.
BLESS me" calculated the brewer,
"what an adonis ! But, dear me, muv-
dering people in railway carriagcs--how
remarkably nervous | feel, to be sure.
Here guard !"
A guard who happo ned to be near,
sceutiug a halfcrowu, Immediately ad.
vapced.
"Guard, | must have a carriage 10
myself"
"Train will be very full, sir. Where
are you for, sir!"
Sandwich" was tho reply.
Change at Minister for Sandwich
and Deal" said the guard, iustinctivel5
repeating the well.known formula.
Yes, yes, know about that should
think, by this time" interrupted the
old gentleman impatiently. "Thc ques
tion is--can have carriage or not 2"
said he, producing sovereign from his
pocket, and showing it surreptitiously
to the guard.
The eyes of the official frightened
up amazingly.
Follow me, SIR" said he, "aud I'll
see what can be done"
The old gentleman followed his con
ductor and the result was, as it usually
is, that the golden key, which uulocks
every door, unlocked for the brewer the