The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1874-12-18

swift as rays Ol SunlAo Ao"'
E. A. GlRoM.
An INTERESTING EXPERIENCE.
Twas seated with my friend B
the other night on tho back piazza OF
his house in Thirty-fourth street, en-"
loving with zest the cool Of the even.
inc. and on tho whole making it topic
for congratulation that we were back
again in town. We were not unmind.
full, however, Of the enjoyment OF our
summer wande'ings, and we exchanged
notes freely on our various adventures
and experiences. In the course OF our
conversation, remarked upon several
agreeable acquaintance which l had
made, adding that the most intimate
friendships Of my life were those had
happened to form while Oh my travels.
B. was silent for moment. "On
reflection he said, presently, III think
it has been the same with me. In fact,
this very summer I made the acquaint.
ancc Of most fascinating person; |
shall probably never see her again, and
l am half-inclincd to toll you about it.
/ pressed my friend for the narrative,
and he began
ut was a delightfully."- cool afternoon
about the middle Of August that | had
occasion to run into New York for
twenty.Cour hours. I had been ran.
sacking the glorious forests of Maine,
and, coming from Portland to Boston,
I had reached the latter place just i'll
time for the slate Stonington train.
Entering a car, l sat down where |
could have, rs l hoped, the whole seat
to myself, leaving two vacant seats i'm
mediately behind me. Twas scarcely
located when an appetizing rustling Of
silks announced that these last were
occupied. managed the excuse for
turning my head, and discovered that a
very distingue looking lady, probably
80 years old, had taken possession, in
company with fine lad, not more than
twelve, should say, evidently her son.
The mourning suit for the boy, and tho
exquisitely fitting bombazine travelling
dress, trimmed with Grape, for the
beautiful mother, permitted but one cx-
PLANTATION, to.wit: She was widow.
More than that she was a young Wild
ow. Further, she was really very
handsome. Further still, she was indu-
bitably charming. I felt very sorry
she should have found the entire seat
unoccupied, by which was prevented
offering her one by my side.
1.-The train was under way. Happily
for me, the interesting stranger, though
she did not (heaven forbid) speak in a
loud voice, cnunciated in exceedingly
clear and rich tones, by which was en-
abled without any painstaking that
would partakc of listening or caves
dropping) to hear every word she said !;
and must confess she talked almost
incessantly--a triaing drawback to my
delicate appreciation of her. She ap.
pcared to have grievous trouble which
sat heavy at her heart, to~wit: What
: would become Of dear Willie Cher boy)
on reaching the boat? l gathered
from her conversation that while she
had been able to secure stateroom in
Bos ton for herself, the very last one re-.
served on the books, it was impossible
to obtain another; and what eoould
Willie do! Unconsciously l found my
self in complete sympathy with the
fascinating but unhappy mother, and
anxiously waited further developments.
Something speedily occurred to
quicken the interest already cherish
ed. The dust was becoming disagreca-
bic, and when she attempted to close
the window, she met, evidently, with an
impeachment. It was now my opportu-
nifty. I rose with an air, and begged
permission to undertake the matter.
Standing in my own place, 7 had of
course to bend over good deal, with
both arms outstretched. The widow
occupied the inside seat, and was thus
brought very close to her. As soon as
l satisfied myself that the window was
under control, I affected great to do
about it. It seemed to stick very tight,
but was determined. At last re.
quested Willie to step out a moment
and l would make short work Of it.
This brought me in immediate contact
with my charmer. But / dared not
procrastinate. Down came the window
with slam, and I made a show oil
haste in regainlng my seat and allow.
ing tho youngster to regain his. There
upon was overpowered with thanks
which were bestowed all the more gra
eiously from the extraordinary efforts
had made, and the prodigioas strength
/ had exhibited. We were now or
good terms. Conversation became easy
and unconstrained. Ny new acquain
lance resided in Brooklyn--hcrc slle
heavcd sigh--shc once resided in New
York, observation-disclosures had changed
For the sake Of her dear boy, her only
child, she was willing to cconomize
she did economize. No one but :
mothers heart-a mothers feelings
by which I was left to the wretched
ness Of inferring that she thought il
was quite impossible for me, with M,
masculinity, to know anything abou
those feelings.
I'm the midst Of these explanations
which to my delight began to assum,
almost confidential tone, the trair
reached its destination, and the pas
sengers hurried on board tho steamer
I assisted the young widow out, tool
possession of her travelling bag; gave
her my arm, and, with Willie at he1
side, We proceeded to tho upper deck
Iprocursd tho key TO her ,stateroom
and offered my services to SEQ what. /
could do for the boy, who began to b
very much in the way. twas quite a.