Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19

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self forss ~.esta, my attention was
attracted by the entering of a young lady,
q way passenger, who. percelVing the car
vell-tilled, paused before me in evident
embarrassment.
scarcely wish the reader to infer from
this that there were no vacant seats; on the
contrary, the chair occupied was selfish
ly monopolized by my shawl and valise,
which had excluded many an applicant;
and when the door opened, mentally re-
solved not to bulge an inch; but glance
at the new conner changed my mind.
She was young lady of exceeding
beauty, dressed in the rich and tasteful
style of the present fashion. Whether it
was her genteel aspect Or the soft melanc-
holy of her impressive eyes, L cannot say,
but she ventured, almost timidly, to in
quire if the half seat by my side was zen.
gagged" I gallantly arose and proffered it
to her at ouce. I must acknowledge that l
felt somewhat fattered by her preference,
for though q young man, and tolerably
good looking, I had sense to perceive that
there were other ones around, who, like
me, might have shared their chair with the
handsome lady stranger. L fancied they
snvied me too, as the fair girl sat plump
1own and her dainty form nestled close to
ny side.
81 fear have disturbed you," said my
companion, in a low, swee ~nica that thrill
ed me with its cadence.
'.Not at all, Miss, rejoined with stereo-
yped politeness. 81 am SO happy to OBJ
ige you
She bowed and smiled reply, and then
hort pause ensued, as is usual upon such
udden acquaintanceship. In the mean
ime the train had started and we rated
Witty through the fields and woods, now
ecked with the lively tints OF Spring
he conductor came in and went his Gus
omary routine of examining the tickets.
/ perceived hers was marked for New
ork. and after some hesitation, I said:
s.You go to the cIty?"
eyes" she replied, with smile of win
ing candor; ''that. I presume you have
lready found out"
81 shall keep your company, then,"
bserved pleasantly.
"Thank you, sir.
There was a slight dignity, I thought,
her tone, which repelled further famlli-
.ritY, SO, as l am q very modest man,
lrew back and said nothing further.
On rushed the steam horse upon its iron
pathway. One more station had been pas
sed and I was fast relapsing into my for
lner apathy when my lady friend, to my
srrprise, leaned toward me and whisper
d:
II am so timid on the cars"
Indeed" said quite charmed by her
abruptness; '.you are surely we'll accus-
toned TO traveGn9?'
Perfectly" she replied with some non
chalance; ''but that is not it, exactly
There are SO many dreadful accidents on
the railroads.
Dreadful, indeed" echoed ].
ssAnd," added my companion, with naiv-
ette, sit is so unpleasant to travel unat-
tended, 1 usually have my broth Char
lie with me; he is a splendid ESQ {"
eff you will allow me-" saidt quite gal
lautly, 81 will gladly occupy that posi-
ton
Il am much obliged to you, sir, re-
piled the lady, with grateful glance from
her dark orbs; ''yet am accepting the es-
cort of stranger-not that L fear you, sir
but alasi / have jealous iatherr'
"a Jealous father2" replied, somewhat
nd surprised.
"Ah, yes," said the yourg lady; sit is
my misfortune, whilst having wealth.
health, and almost everything the heart
can wish, to be under the tyrannlcal con-
troll of an old step-father, who treats me
oftentimes in the most cruel manner-de
bars me from the society Of your sex, shuts
me up in the dreary confines of my cham
ber, and treats me with a pitiless rlgor, II
l do so much SIS speak or look at man.
What a monsterr' [ calculated, with a
face of melo-dramatic sympathy.
''That is the reason" she continued,
looking around, ''why l am SO ditfident
about intrusting myself to your care, but
do it on one condition"
''Name it," rejoined, charmed and de-
lighted with the strange confidence the
young lady was reposing in me.
THAT you will leave me the instant the
cars reach New York
was so bewildered by the beauty an6
charming innocence of my new friend, thai
7 readily gave the desired pledge; apparent
ly quite relieved, the young lady threw
aside all reserve. and talked and chattec
to me in the most pleasant manner. 1t il
needless to say that in an hours time
had SO far advanced into her good grace.
as to venture to press her hand, and The
sweet and half coquettish smile that played
around her cherry lips, did not seem tt
disapproye the liberty l had taken.
''Do you know" said she, as We sat talk
ng confdentially together, ''that liked
1T was sympathetic on both sides
then" whispered, drawing so near to he
hat | could feel her hot breath fan m,
cheek.
YES" she murmured, gently withdraw
ng herself from my glowing embrace, fol
e had passed through the tunnel, and L
had taken lovers advantage and snatch
cd hasty kiss.
lyon are a naughty man, the naughties
man l ever saw" she said in a low ant
tremulous voice. stIf pa should be on th
train, what would be say?"
Never fear, sweet creature" I reioineC
earnestly, s'your cross old father is mile
away, and let us improve the present op
portunity."
ssAre you aware" she observed half mis-
ehievously, 'that there is another tlnne
beyond, and a great deal darker, too, thar
the one that we have left?'
..I know it, said I, With q tender glance
at nv fair enslaver. eve are drawing neal
it very fast.
Once more | placed my arm around the
waist of the young lady, and, wrapped IL
the gloom of the tunnel, took sweet pledges
from her lips. 1t was gratifying to my van
ity-all good looking young men are vain
you kaow-to perceive that my lovely com
panion clung more affectionately to n'
than before; indeed, / haa scarcely time II
tear myself from her arms, when we enter
ed once into broad daylight. She had lie
her veil drop over her face, and L coulC
detect the crimson flush through the fin'
network of lace. Her voice betrayed aglta
ton as she whispered:
nave gone too far with you, siri | Sc,
you nave ceased to respect me-"
''My sweet charmer!'' I calculated. sIe
us ever be friends; give me your name ant
address,"
"My name and address you must neve