The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-18

Guard, I must have a carriage to my
self"
''Tran will be very full, sir. Where are
you for sir?"
"Sandwich," )" was the reply.
"Change at Minister for Sandwich and
Deal" said the guard, instinctively repeat
ing the wcll-known formula.
eyes, yes, know about that, | should
think, by this time" interrupted the old
gentleman, impatiently. "The question is
can have a carriage, or not?" said he,
producing a sovereign from his pocket,
and showing it sureptitiously to the
guard.
The eyes of the official frightened up
amazingly.
"Follow me sir" said he, "and I'll see
what can be done"
The old gentleman followed his conduc-
tor, and the result was, as it usually is,
that the golden key, which unloclks every
door, unlocked for the brewer the door Of
the reserved frst-class carriage.
"There sir," said the guard locking him
in; "now you're all right. But l forgot
you must change at Ashford for Minister,
as this is Dover carriage"
ooh, know that, "said the old gentle
man. 81 know the line we'll"
Gail right, SIR" said the guard. "No
offence?"
"Oh. certainly not" said the other,
"Much obliged to you"
Putting his hand to his cap, the guard
then departed.
The old gentleman unfolded his Times,
and began to look through the latest doings
on the stock exchange and in the hop mar
l1et. The moment for the departure of the
train had almost arrived the noise from
the engine getting up its steam was almost
deafening late passengers rushed to and
fro and bewildered porters strove in vain to
satisfy their demands. Suddenly the smil-
ing, obsequious face of the guard appeared
at the window of the carriage in which the
brewer sat alone in his glory.
ooh, beg pardon, SIR" said he. 81
really beg pardon but could you allow one
person in there with you?''
"Certainly not, said the old gentleman
looking up testify from his paper. "What
did pay my sovereign for?"
"But you see, sir, said the guard, dep
recatingly, "this is lady who"
"Oh, lady Well-in that case
began the old man, somewhat Modified.
81 would not intrude upon the gentleman
against his will,' said a low sweet voice
" / would rather lose the train"
"Indeed madame" said the brewer
looking at the lovely face before him, 6
shall be honored. Open the door, guard.
The triumphant guard unlocked the doc
and the fair visitor, with gracious bow t.
her elderly companion, took her seat. Il
another instant the official had received
second golden douceur, doors slammed t
enforced restraint, gave shrek, and tn
train dashed out of the station on its mis-
sion across the lovely county Of Kent.
Involuntarily the brewer stole a glanC
at his beautiful companion. She wa
dressed in costly toilet, which set off he
slight and elegant figure to great adva1
tage. Her features were singularly lovel.
and her dark hair formed an exquisite col
trast to her blue eyes and fair complexion
"If we were 80 years younger" though
the brewer, 81 should-wheugh y
Presently, after those numberless an
nameless civillties had been exchanged b.
tween the lady and her companion whic
are almost inevitable when well-bred pc
sons are travelling together, they con
; menced conversing together like old a
: quaintances. The gentleman appeare
+ much pleased and gratifed with the atte
ton which his companion paid to all he sa
whilst the lady on her part threw off the a
+ of timidity and distrust which had at fir
: sat so well upon her.
"It is very pleasant travelling by the G