The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-07

uouT tlue nlQ 50 lar auVinceu III ueI
good graces as to venture to press her
hand. and the sweet. half-coguettlsb smile
that played around the corners of her
cherry lips did no. seem to disapprOve the
liberty | had taken.
do yon know" said she, as we sat
tnlking condlentially together, THAT |
liked your face the first time | saw it?'
''lt was sympathetic on both sides,
them" whispered, drawing SO near to
her that could feel her no, breath fan my
check. .'.. taa....
Yes she murmurcd, gently with
drawing herself from my glowing ejbrace.
for We had passed thi ough tunnel, and |
had taken a lovers advantage. and
snaiched hasiy kiss. %. a
You're u naughty man, ,iho naughtiest
man lever saw" she said, in low, tren:-
ulous tone. pa should be on the train,
what would he say?' s.-
Never fear, sweet creature" re-
joined, earnestly, your cross old father is
miles away, and let us improve tie pres
ent opportunity"
".lrc you aware" she observed, half
nischievously, THAT there is another tun-
mel. beyond, great deal darker, too,
than the one we have left?"
Il know it," said I, with a tender
glance at my fair enslaver. 1--WE are
drawing near to it very fast" 49,
Once more ] placed my arm around
the waist of the young lady, and. wrapped
in the gloom Of the tunnel, took sweet
pledges from her lips. 1t was gratifying
to my vanity-all good looking young
men are vain, you know-,o perceive that
my lovely companion cluug more affcc-
tiona,cly to me than before; Indeed, | bad
scarcely time to tear myself frum her
arms when VIC emerged once, more into
broad daylight. She had let Ler veil
drop over her face, and could detect the
crimson flush through the inc net work Of
lace. Her Voice betrayed much agitation
as she whispered g sa a
Il have gone too far with you, sir;
alas ! you have ceased to respect me-
My swe t charmer." CALCULATED. "let
US ever be friends; give me your name
snd address" !"
my name and address" she respond
ed, ''you must never know; already feel
frightened to think how far | have per.
mi,ted myself to venture with sirauger.
Forgive and forget" .
"a firt, or coquette?" ,..n 1855
"No, no" she returned, hurrieily.
pressing my hand. II am not flirt,
but | dare not-as much as think Of
you-I dare not let the acquaintance
proceed further. Have pity on m,-have
pity"
She looked so plcadingly, so entrcat-
ingly, with those soft eyes cleaning
through the silken meshes Of her veil tina,
| could no; persuade myselftO be offended
with her. At last she reluctantly con.
scntcd to give her nam.. and handing n.r
prcti!y embossed card, / read. Kate
Darrell, No. - University Place"
The train had reached Tlirtv.Sccond
street, and could readily see that my
fair inamorata grew every moment more
restless and disturbed First her head
pecrcd out of the window. then she would
half rise aud cast hurried and fearful
glances behind. .
Already was beginning to share the
uncomfortable feelings Of my companion,
as visions of angry papa, fourishing a
cane over my head rosa rividly before my
minds eye, when suddenly Miss Darrell
uttered an exclamation aud rushed from
the car.
| wondered at The ease and dexterity
with which bhe descended, though the
car was propelled qnise rapidly by horse
power, but my wonder aud surprise were
destined to be consilerably increased
when, few minutes afterSard. thick
set, stern. looking gentleman entered from
the Opposite side. inquiSitively scanning
the face Of each passenger.
"HellO!!" said he, rather grufHy. paus
ing before me, "has young lady beer
occupying this seat?'
"Ycs SIR" I replied, somewhat discon
certed aud quite abashed.
Light jockey, maroon silk, and gra,
travelling cloak T. pursued the gentleman
in,errogniively.
II believe that was her costuhe,"
replied. somewhat sulkily.