The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-01-20

him in now you arc all right, But |
forgot, you must change at Ashford for
Minister, AS this is Duvcr oarringc."
"Oh, know that" said the old gen
tleman, 81 know the line we'll"
"All right, SIR said the guard
mo offence"
"Oh, certainly not" said the other
Much Obliged to you"
Putting his hand to his cap the guard
then departed
The oldgentlcmau uufolded his Times
and began to look through the latest
doings on the Stock Exchange and in
the hop market The moment for the
departure of the train had almost ar
rived the noise from the engine get.
ting up its steam was almost dealcning;
late passengers rushed irantically to
and fro, and bewildered porters strove
in vain to satisfy their demands. Sud-
denly the smiling, obsequious face Of
the guard appeared at the window of
the carriage in which the brewer sat
alone in his glory.
"Oh, beg pardon, SIR" said he, 81
really beg pardon; but could you allow
one person in there with youY"
Certainly not" said the old gentle.
man, looking up testify from his paper.
"What did pay my sovereign for?"
=" But you see, sir, scid the guard,
deprecatingly, "this is a lady who"
"Oh, lady! Well, in that case"
began the old man, somewhat Modified.
81 would not intrude upon the gen.
tlemou against his will" said low
sweet voice. 81 would rather lose the
train"
Indeed, madam" said the brewer,
looking at the lovely face before him,
Il shall be honorcd. Open the door,
guard"
The triumphant guard unlocked the
door, aud the fair visitor, with gra.
cious bow to her elderly companion,
took her seat. In another instant the
official had received second doucicr,
doors were slammed to with crash,
the engine, released Fl ON its forced re-
straint, gave shrek, aud tho train
dashed out of the station on its mission
across the lovel y county of Kent
lnvoluntarily the brewer stole n
glance at his beautiful companion. She
was dressed in costly toilette, which
set oil her slight and elegant figure to
great advantage. Her features were
singularly lovely, aud her dark hair
formed an exquisite contrast to her
blue eyes aud fair complexion.
"lf | were thirty years younger, -
thought the brewer, 81 should
wheugh !"
Presently, after those numberless
and nameless civilities had boen ex.
changed between the lady and her com.
panion, which are almost inevitable
when well bred persons are travelling
together, they commenced conversine
like old acquaintances. The gentleman
appeared much pleased and gratified
with the attention which his compan.
ion paid to all he said, whilst the lady,
on her part threw off the air of timidity
and distrust which had ut first sat So
well upon her.
Z" 1t is very pleasant travelling by the
express" remarked the brewer; lone is
not jolted as by the ordinary trains"
No, it is, as you say, extremely
pleasant" said his companion. Be,
sides, an accident rarely happens on the
express"
Oh, madam, pray do not speak Of
accidents" said the brewer.
" You are nervous, then sir" said the
lady.
Somewhat SO, l confess; and be.
sides"
" Besides 7" she said, interrupting.
Well, there are other accidents be,
sides those which may happen to the
train ITSELF" he added.
"What accidents, sir 7" asked the lady
with an air of interest
" Well, madam, since the affair Of
Mullsr and Mr.. Briggs"
"Ob, ] understand" said the lady
with light and musical laugh "you
are afraid of being murdered, sir"
| HIM well--"
"Oh, pray do not make excuses, sir, ,
said the lady; 81 can understand thai
persons may be cowardly, when--'
"Cowar1ly, madam p said the pool
old gentleman, somewhat Disconnected
Certainly" she replied, laughing
more than ever "is it not so to feal
that you are to become q second Mr.
Briggs? Such occurrences do not tax,
place now"
" Not take place J" cried the brewer
opening his eyes "why, on that yery