The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-24

are perfectly willing to take on trust on the
most casual acquaintance, and seldom in
such cases do we find our instincts at
fault Peabody possessed in an eminent
degree that "open sesame" to the hearts
of all with whom he came in contact
Thrown into such genial companionship as
he now found himself, the CELEBRITY with
which he won the good graces Of his fair
neighbors would have shocked the stiff and
formal notions of good old Dame Proprie-
ty, and was manifestly annoying to their
gentleman escort.
On the afternoon OF his second days
journeying, as the train was approaching
the village Of Rockport, very much fire.
quented as summer resort, Peabody
learned with regret that his newly made
friends would stop at that place. His ac-
quaintance with them had been of short
duration, yet he felt that parting with
them would be like taking leave Of OLD
friends. The chances were that they would
never meet again, and as he gazed on the
sweet face before him so full of winning.
grace, the thought of being forever separs-
ted from one who so completely answered
to his fond ideal of woman, awoke in his
heart emotions to which it had hitherto
been stranger. '''A
An inquiry in regard to the time being
made, Peabody took out his watch. 1t was
the one presented to him by the stranger,
an English huntingca case watch, with a
massive gold chain attached. AS Henry
held it in his hand, he noticed aiflools of
surprise in the face Of Mr. Perham as he
leaned forward and closely scrutinized st.
Miss Weston also seemed to regard it with
peculiar interest, particularly the seal at
tached, and he detected meaning glance
that passed between the two mentioned.
Henry spoke of the rarity of the stone OF
which the seal was composed and called
the lady's attention to the uniqueness Of.
its design and its exquisite workmanship.
Impressed with the interest sight of the.
watch had excited, he was about to state,
how it came into his possession, but the
conductor, announcing their arrival at
Rockport, interrupted him, and in tho bus
tie that Immediately ensued the subject
passed from his mind iai1 odr fYa
Rockport was but way-station, aud as
the stoppage Of the train was brief there
was hurried exodus from the cars Of
those who contemplated leaving. Peabody
stepped out on the platform for a few part
ing words with his late fellow-passengers.
Hurried as was the leaye-taking, he found
time to whisper hope to Miss Weston
that they should meet again, and TO receive
a cordial invitation to call upon her, If in
the course Of the summer he should be in
the neghborhood of Rockport The mex
orable bell of the engine, and the warning
I" all aboard" of the conductor, cut short
all parting words. A hasty shaking OF the
ladies' hands, cold, scarcely courteous
bow from their escort, and in a few mo-
ments the little station was left far behind.
Peabody resumed his late seat, but with
what a strange and entire revolution Of
feeling How sadly he missed the one
whose presence lent halo to the dingy
car-whose parting good wishes still lin
pered in his ear, and whose gentle grasp
| still thrilled his inmost being How wear
isome seemed now the road to him, the to-
dunn of which he could only relieve by
recalling the image of one who had en-
throned herself in his very heart OF hearts.
"I wonder who that fellow ?" said.
Mr.. Perham, in cynical tone, as he and
his companion stood watching the train as
| r. ~. IL, kta dnat nf thp
last car of which, stood Henry Peabody,
with raised hat, bowing his adieux to the
ladies. "'i
81 presume you allude to Mr.. Peabody,
the gentleman from whom we have just
parted % said Miss Weston, with
\ touch of hauteur, and kindling OK the
eve, which would have caused Henrys
heart to throb had he heard and seen.
"Gentleman p sneered her companion,
giving utterance In the same breath to a
low but expressive g humph y
Most assuredly he is gentleman, Mr.
Perham,r quickly responded Miss Weston,
cor all Of my instincts are at FAULT
y sOur instincts are not always to be
trusted,' said Perham, somewhat de-
risively.
"Mine can be, and are p the lady said,
very decidedly. lfs lr{GW I3lH
A carriage at that moment was in wait
ing to take the party to the hotel, and for
the time the conversation ceased. After
they were on their way, Perham remarked
Did you observe the watch Dir. Pea
body exhibited, Miss Weston? But know
that you did, from the glance that you gave
me-"
eyes, noticed II, and was struck with
its resemblance to Uncle Winthrop's.'
And the chain and that peculiar seal
perfect counterparts of your uncle's. Con