The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-11-25
Misfellaueuns.
IN TIE WRONG CARRIAGE.

The day was bitter cold-the track Gov
cred with snow. and the eastward-bound
train Of course behind time. The wait
ing male passengers stamped ont thciI
impatience on the cherries, wind-swep
platform, and females huddled around
the stove OF endeavored 10 peep through
the dirty depot windows.
Conspicuous among these might have
been seen the pretty face OF June Tracy
She was young. anxious. and unaccustom'
ed to travelling alone; hut having TO
ceived an invitation from an old bachelor
uncle and maiden aunt who lived in luSu-
rious selfishness alone. had. AFTER much
urging upou the part Of her mother (who
already had visions of June being heir to
their vast wealthy consented to make the
visit. The letter giving the invitation,
contained minute directions how she was
Co reach the city. and informed her that n
carriage would be waiting at the New
York side OF the ferry upon specified
evening. unless they were notified TO the
contrary.
June had early and always impressed
upon her the primness and propriety Of
Aunt Prudence Griswald, who was fffy and
unmarried. aud the vast wealth and parsi-
mony Of Uncle Nathan. and sat with
many forebodings Of discomfort watching
for the train, and was half tempted To lot
1t 90 on without her. when II ut last dash
cd up to the platform. The cry Of '.all
aboard" decided the matter, and she fol
lowed the rushing throng. found herself
hustled into seat with scarcely n yolitior
upon her part, and was whirled rapidly
away toward her unknown and dreaded
relations.
A long and weary ride brought her tc
the depot, and rs she was preparing t.
leave the cars. motherly old lady al
vised her tO muiiie up her ears or sh,
would certainly freeze them in that little
sensclew hat She smiled in reply, bu
wound n soft. white wool cloud about hel
head, so rs 10 leave nothing visible but q
pair of bright eyes. tho tip of n prett,
nose. and red ripe lips, and followed will
n p,lpitating heart through the noise and
confusion, and Stunned tho vulgar gaz,
of the men, glad indeed. when the storm,
river was passed.
"A young lady here for the Griswal'
carriage? shouted man 80 near her ear
rs 10 almost ucaen nel' -, ,,,,., :,
reply. feeling rs II she hal suddenly found
friend amidst the Bedlam OF jostling
fighting and importuning.
This way. IL you please. Miss
In n moment she was led through the
crowd seated upon the son cushions of IN
elegant carriage. and was being driven
rapidly through the brilliantly lightct
streets. half dazzlcd by the unaceustomeo
giiter ana spienuor. t-,
~ nncth u stopPeu peiore" o'o""
stone 'front.', the door was opencG, ser
want assisted her 20 aught sne w"iNeu W
the broad step. and was instantly cla,ped1
in the arms OF q gentleman who ralneo
warm kisses upoa her Ups gave her
thousand welcomes, called her pet Names
imPetuousiy lifted her In MS strong arms
carried har i"tS tse cosy reSept'on room
placed her In an arm cnair oeiorc olAh-
Ing anthracite hre, anu ogan ''; !" 'cMes' Ms''
her OF heI oumoe,soao nS ,ho HpJ S,onb nj ,,"s;ns
.. ,sa s'',.n;, ~ | ~ W. ~ h,;r caused Il to f,i
,n .ss ma W 'o'0's s''"'"
her snou'uers IN, ,.;.a .,.-,
wmu inc .oVns no . AZ. ,'n.,. ,;,,t.
Ing BACK ana srusn'ns vac JAaa.y y,,s. N.Y.
hm ,t IN ms hs.n,;s,,, ns c;rI wS" .as campls,el,
m.nc ossu', .Sa ..,,;nn an, wonaer;n;
seuIencu oy ',o ..p nJ".on Of AN unci,
SneIo vas ,.'S Nv, =, ...,Sw,n,,.r;rc n /
,lI sno n'a ao.s;,yv -, \. and ventnrej to cal
Mr., irncle Nathan. and asked for Aun
,'n m",,.n.. .o
.ITnc,e Nathan, Aunt ru-lAe deuce
.h.r. /. some mistake. know of no such
ncr.on, as YOU name